Systems Test Engineer

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As a Systems Test Engineer for our phased array antennas development, you will focus on the cutting-edge technology of active antennas. You understand complex systems which include communication chains, RF subsystems, power and control electronics, HW/SW integration and mechanical structures, as well as the related challenges when targeting either airborne or landmobile applications. You enjoy both R&D and the production framework, you are passionate about continuous improvement, you feel at ease in a multidisciplinary and international environment.

• Developing and implementing comprehensive system verification strategies, test plans, test procedures, and reports.
• Creating and maintaining automated test scripts to streamline the testing process.
• Executing test cases (manual or automated) and analyzing results to report any defects or issues.
• Working closely with design teams to reproduce and debug issues found during testing.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure system testing strategies align with business goals and customer needs.
• Documenting testing phases and defects to improve future test plans and strategies.
• Assessing system performance and behavior under various conditions, potentially including stress, load, and scalability tests.
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements during system testing.
• Staying up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies to improve test processes.
• Providing feedback and recommendations to improve product design, functionality, and usability based on test outcomes.
• Facilitating and participating in review meetings to discuss test results with project stakeholders.

• MS in Engineering (Telecommunications, Electronics, Automation, Microtechnology, etc.)
• Experience/interest in active antenna systems
• Prior working experience in industry is a plus
• Swiss or EU (27) Citizenship

You will own the high-level system test verification being the first point of contact for internal stakeholders. At the same time, you will delegate test activities at lower tiers to the corresponding discipline, when needed and applicable.

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click E-Mail schreiben.