Viasat
Lead Test Engineer
2000 Allbrook Dr Bldg 2, Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433-5345
On-site · Full-time · $166k–$208k (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 5, 2026
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About Us
At Inmarsat Government, a wholly owned subsidiary of Viasat, Inc., we do things differently. Our culture empowers people to challenge conventional thinking, solve complex problems, and achieve what others may consider impossible. We design and deliver innovative, secure satellite and communications solutions that connect people, organizations, and critical missions anywhere in the world. Our technology enables millions to access the information, services, and opportunities that keep communities and missions moving forward. If you are driven to make an impact, solve what others cannot, and be part of something bigger than yourself, Inmarsat Government is where you belong.
Job Responsibilities:
The Lead Test Engineer leads developmental, integration, verification, validation, and operational testing for advanced defense systems. The individual establishes test strategies, directs execution, evaluates system performance, and leads multidisciplinary test teams while managing test risks and readiness assessments. The role delivers comprehensive test reports and briefs Government leadership on findings and recommendations that support system acceptance and operational readiness.
What you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related discipline.
- 12+ years of test engineering, systems integration, or verification and validation experience.
- Practical application of DoD testing methodologies and requirements traceability.
- Demonstrated leadership of complex technical test efforts.
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
What will help you on the job:
- Experience with Air Force weapons systems testing, automated test frameworks, and Model-Based Systems Engineering environments.
- Professional certifications in INCOSE, Certified Systems Engineering Professional, ISTQB, Certified Tester Advanced Test Analyst, and PMI, Project Management Professional are preferred.
- Additional certifications in Certified Agile Tester, SAFe Agilist, and DAWIA Test & Evaluation Certification are preferred.
Inmarsat Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer