Systems Engineer Jobs in Tempe, AZ
Systems Engineer jobs in Tempe, Arizona are concentrated across aerospace, semiconductor, and defense sectors, with demand anchored in the Tempe Town Lake corridor, the Arizona State University Research Park area, and the Price Road tech corridor near Chandler. Employers hiring right now include Honeywell Aerospace, Viasat, and RoviSys. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Top employerHoneywell Aerospace
Work type75% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Companies hiring6
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Viasat
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Systems Engineer Co-op - Spring 2027
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RoviSys
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Senior RF Space Systems Engineer
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Systems Test Engineer
Viasat·Tempe, Arizona
Job functions:
$121k - $225k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
5,001-10,000 employees
Job Description
About us
What you'll do
The day-to-day
What you'll need
What will help you on the job
Salary range
$120,500.00 - $190,000.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $149,500.00- $224,500.00/ annually
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 https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.
EEO Statement
One 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
What does your team do? What opportunities does being a part of this team expose the candidate to? How will the candidate use the skills in your Responsibilities and Preferences sections to do the job?
In this role you will be responsible for performing test engineering activities for RF/Microwave products and sub-assemblies developed for commercial, military and space markets. We plan and execute test tasks that include interpreting test requirements, writing test plans, designing test hardware, designing test software and testing and debugging flight hardware for commercial, military, and space markets! This includes activity for both RF and digital testing of modules.
The systems test engineering team supports the design team in developing cutting-edge RF communication products.
Provide test development support during the design phase of a program, which means we participate in the requirements gathering, development of test concepts, and implementation of test hardware and software.
Work directly with RF Design Engineers, Digital Engineers, manufaturing, and program management. We get involved early in programs early in order to provide test support from Systems Requirement Review all the way through Production Readiness Review and production.
We are looking for a seasoned Test Engineer who can work with a cross-functional team, is a leader, and is comfortable working in an engineering environment.
The day-to-day
- Work with designers to gather test requirements.
- Develop Test Plans
- Develop Test Station Hardware
- Select appropriate Test equipment
- Develop test software
- Create Test HW Bill of Materials
- Test station calibration
- Troubleshoot and problem-solving on Viasat hardware
- Data Analysis of test results
- Write Test and or Calibration procedures
- Train or mentor new technicians and test engineers
- Communicate status to program management
- Testing of custom RF hardware
- Create HW and SW documentation
What you'll need
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, a relatable program or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of test automation and design experience
- Experience leading a test development effort
- Proficiency with programming in one or more languages such as Python, C#, Java and LabView.
- Tolerance for ambiguity, or the ability to work with an incomplete set of requirements.
- Strong communications skills.
- Works well in a team or as an individual contributor.
- US citizenship required
- Up to 10% travel
What will help you on the job
- Experience in RF test system design and automation
- Solid understanding of RF amplifiers, mixers, oscillators, and transceivers
- Demonstrated experience programming and controlling test equipment through SCPI commands
- Solid understanding of object oriented programming
- Understanding of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer, network analyzers, noise figure meters, and signal generators.
Salary range
$120,500.00 - $190,000.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $149,500.00- $224,500.00/ annually
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 https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.
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 here.
Viasat
Systems Test Engineer
Tempe, Arizona
Added 1d ago5,001-10,000 employees
Job functions:
$121k - $225k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Job Description
About us
What you'll do
The day-to-day
What you'll need
What will help you on the job
Salary range
$120,500.00 - $190,000.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $149,500.00- $224,500.00/ annually
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 https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.
EEO Statement
One 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
What does your team do? What opportunities does being a part of this team expose the candidate to? How will the candidate use the skills in your Responsibilities and Preferences sections to do the job?
In this role you will be responsible for performing test engineering activities for RF/Microwave products and sub-assemblies developed for commercial, military and space markets. We plan and execute test tasks that include interpreting test requirements, writing test plans, designing test hardware, designing test software and testing and debugging flight hardware for commercial, military, and space markets! This includes activity for both RF and digital testing of modules.
The systems test engineering team supports the design team in developing cutting-edge RF communication products.
Provide test development support during the design phase of a program, which means we participate in the requirements gathering, development of test concepts, and implementation of test hardware and software.
Work directly with RF Design Engineers, Digital Engineers, manufaturing, and program management. We get involved early in programs early in order to provide test support from Systems Requirement Review all the way through Production Readiness Review and production.
We are looking for a seasoned Test Engineer who can work with a cross-functional team, is a leader, and is comfortable working in an engineering environment.
The day-to-day
- Work with designers to gather test requirements.
- Develop Test Plans
- Develop Test Station Hardware
- Select appropriate Test equipment
- Develop test software
- Create Test HW Bill of Materials
- Test station calibration
- Troubleshoot and problem-solving on Viasat hardware
- Data Analysis of test results
- Write Test and or Calibration procedures
- Train or mentor new technicians and test engineers
- Communicate status to program management
- Testing of custom RF hardware
- Create HW and SW documentation
What you'll need
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, a relatable program or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of test automation and design experience
- Experience leading a test development effort
- Proficiency with programming in one or more languages such as Python, C#, Java and LabView.
- Tolerance for ambiguity, or the ability to work with an incomplete set of requirements.
- Strong communications skills.
- Works well in a team or as an individual contributor.
- US citizenship required
- Up to 10% travel
What will help you on the job
- Experience in RF test system design and automation
- Solid understanding of RF amplifiers, mixers, oscillators, and transceivers
- Demonstrated experience programming and controlling test equipment through SCPI commands
- Solid understanding of object oriented programming
- Understanding of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer, network analyzers, noise figure meters, and signal generators.
Salary range
$120,500.00 - $190,000.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $149,500.00- $224,500.00/ annually
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 https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.
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 here.
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Systems Engineer Jobs in Tempe: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a systems engineer job in Tempe?
The strongest path into Tempe's market is targeting its aerospace, semiconductor, and defense employers, which cluster along the Price Road corridor and near Sky Harbor. Candidates with experience in systems integration, requirements engineering, or embedded systems stand out locally. Familiarity with model-based systems engineering tools is a consistent edge, and connecting with ASU's engineering networks can surface openings at smaller Tempe firms before they are widely posted.
Which companies hire systems engineers in Tempe?
Companies currently hiring systems engineers in Tempe include Honeywell Aerospace, Viasat, and RoviSys, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Tempe's employer mix skews toward aerospace contractors, semiconductor manufacturers, and technology firms with deep ties to the ASU research ecosystem.
Are there remote systems engineer jobs in Tempe?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the role, since hands-on integration and lab work typically requires on-site presence while requirements analysis and architecture work can shift remote. About 75% of systems engineer openings tied to Tempe are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common at software-heavy tech firms near the Tempe Town Lake corridor.
How can I get a systems engineer job in Tempe with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Tempe is targeting associate systems engineer or systems analyst roles at mid-size aerospace and defense contractors near the Price Road corridor, which hire entry-level candidates with strong fundamentals. ASU graduate programs feed directly into local employer pipelines, and co-op or internship experience with a Tempe-area firm carries significant weight. Starting in a test engineering or quality assurance role at a local manufacturer is a common lateral move into a full systems engineer position.
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