System Integration and Test Lead

Korn Ferry

$120K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
  • 13+ years in system testing with 3+ years in a leadership role.
  • 2+ years of experience in scripting languages (C/C++/C# or Python).
  • Proven track record managing testing activities in alignment with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
  • Experience with enterprise requirements management systems (DOORS, JAMA).
  • Ability to create automated test procedures and technical documentation.
  • Knowledge of networking protocols and systems including TCP/IP, SNMP, DHCP.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with product teams to align test coverage with user cases.
  • Develop comprehensive test plans for functional and performance testing.
  • Ensure compliance with product requirements and industry standards.
  • Lead and mentor test engineers across multiple projects.
  • Oversee execution and review of test cases and test cycles.
  • Validate end-to-end system functionality, including protocols.
  • Perform root cause analysis for complex defects alongside development teams.

Benefits

  • Focus on holistic health and wellness through comprehensive company offerings.
  • Potential for additional cash or stock incentives based on performance.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment in a fast-paced setting.
Full Job Description
System Integration and Test Lead

Requisition ID

5403

Country

United States of America

City

Carlsbad

Market

Internet Services

Job description

What you'll do

As a member of Viasat's fast-paced Test Engineering Team, within Viasat Government, you will apply deep technical expertise and leadership to define the test strategy, ensuring it aligns with quality standards across diverse networking and orchestration teams within our products portfolio.

You will work closely with the test and product design teams to interpret module requirements and turn them into corresponding Qualification and Certification Test Plans, Procedures, and Automation Test Scripts.

The day-to-day
  • Collaborate with Integrated Product and Product Management teams to adjust test coverage and align to customer user cases
  • Develop comprehensive test plans covering functional, integration, performance, and interoperability testing.
  • Ensure alignment with product requirements and industry standards (e.g., IEEE, RFCs).
  • Lead and mentor a team of system and software test engineers across multiple projects.
  • Assign tasks, review test cases, and ensure timely execution of test cycles.
  • Oversee execution of system and automated test cases.
  • Validate end-to-end system functionality including Layer 2/3 protocols.
  • Perform regression, robustness, and stress testing.
  • Actively participate in the debugging process, performing deep-level root cause analysis for complex defects. Work alongside development teams to resolve issues and prevent future recurrences.
  • Maintain detailed records of test results, defects, and coverage metrics.
  • Generate test reports and present findings to stakeholders.
  • Define and own system-level test strategies for networking products and systems
  • Complete various tests, analyze data, and detail the results.
  • Using Python to automate both the execution of tests as well as the test procedure and test report documentatio

What you'll need
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related subject area
  • 13+ years in system testing, with 3+ years in a leadership role
  • 2+ years of experience in scripting language to develop automation. C/C++/C#, or Python.
  • Experience ensuring that testing activities align with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and manage testing-related budget/costs.
  • Experience creating verification cross reference matrixes in an enterprise requirements management system (DOORS, JAMA, etc).
  • Experience in authoring and maintaining automated test procedures, technical reports, and supporting documentation in alignment with acceptance, qualification, certification, and functional testing standards.
  • Experience with networking protocols and systems, e.g., TCP/IP, SNMP, DHCP, DNS, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), Wireshark, etc.
  • Strong analytical and debugging skills.
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
  • Must be a United States Citizen
  • Active United States Secret Clearance required
  • This is an on-site position located in Carlsbad, CA.
What will help you on the job
  • Proficient with data acquisition systems and test tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, oscilloscopes, network analyzers).
  • Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Earned Value Management (EVM).
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies (e.g., Sprint Planning, Scrum).
  • Experience in transition-to-production efforts.
  • Knowledge of MIL-STD, IPC, or similar industry standards.

Salary range

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at .

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