ViaSat Antenna Systems SA
Lausanne
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Systems Test Engineer
- 17 February 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Lausanne
Job summary
Join Viasat, where we're tackling global challenges with innovative technology. Be part of a team that fosters an inclusive environment and drives positive impact.
Tasks
- Develop and implement verification strategies and test plans.
- Craft automated test scripts to enhance testing efficiency.
- Collaborate with design teams to debug issues found in testing.
Skills
- MS in Engineering with experience in active antenna systems required.
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and execute rigorously.
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About the job
About 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 do
As a Systems Test Engineer for our phased array antennas development, you will focus on the ground breaking technology of active antennas. You understand sophisticated 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 land mobile 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.
The day-to-day
You will be
- Developing and implementing comprehensive system verification strategies, test plans, test procedures, and reports.
- Crafting and maintaining automated test scripts to streamline the testing process.
- Delivering 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 multi-functional teams to ensure system testing strategies align with business goals and customer needs.
- Detailing 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.
What you'll need
- MS in Engineering (Telecommunications, Electronics, Automation, Microtechnology, etc.)
- Experience/curiosity about active antenna systems
- Prior working experience in industry
- Swiss or EU (27) Citizenship
What will help you on the job
Leadership skills, methodological approach to problem solving, rigor in task execution, capability of prioritizing tasks.
EEO Statement
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.