Product Test Engineering Manager

Job DescriptionAbout usOne team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.What you'll doDuring this exciting time of transformation, we are seeking a Senior Manager, System Test Engineering! Are you looking to use your antenna systems experience in innovative ways? You will lead team members in planning and execution of test projects for Viasat's portfolio of Network Antenna & Gateway Products. You will collaborate with customers and test solutions that lend themselves to data analysis & AI/ML initiatives, and deliver results to internal customers in a matrixed environment.The day-to-dayBuild partnerships to create product testing parameters as well as identify and resolve product test issuesInfluence teams on design for test (DFT) strategies and methodologies and on the use of preferred frameworks, platforms, and tools for the validation of product functionality, performance, and reliabilityBuild, develop, and lead a high performing test engineering teamProvide career growth, technical guidance and direction, and mentoring Develop product and technology expertise in support of Viasat's vertically integrated portfolioProvide technical direction, support, training, and mentoring to test engineering staffProvide leadership and collaborators with guidance, input, and recommendations on risks and opportunitiesEnsure all tests and procedures meet company and industry standardsWhat you'll needBachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent10+ years of demonstrated ability in an Engineering/Production test environment5+ years of manager experience and associated responsibilities including hiring, compensation, career growth, mentoring, performance evaluations, etc.Experience in product test development for radio frequency (RF) products and antenna systems (test requirements, test strategies/plans, test cases/methodologies, test documentation)Validated background in developing, deploying, and supporting factory test processes and proceduresTrack record of continuous improvement of test engineering processes and standards across the organizationDirect experience with transitioning products out of R&D into full rate production (manufacturing) by collaborating with customers, (e.g., Engineering, Quality, Reliability, Operations, management/leadership)Experience with requirements development for test measurements and data collectionAbility to support multiple simultaneous projects and programsProvide technical status to senior management and manage collaborator expectationsMeet the regulations and requirements to work on Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programsTravel up to 10%US citizenship requiredWhat will help you on the jobExperience with test strategies and methods for parabolic, flat panel, and phased array antennas and electro-mechanical systemsSharp business discernment to create proposals and optimize return on investment analysis (e.g., MBA, MEM or equivalent)Experience developing test processes that will be deployed at contract manufacturersFamiliar with avionic and maritime industry standards and processesFamiliarity with test approaches for satellite communication products and a good understanding of industry test standards and methodsAbility to obtain a Secret clearance

Created: 2025-02-04