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Test Automation Engineer - Government

Viasat, Inc.

Carlsbad, CA • On-site, Remote

$149K - $224K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Viasat rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

78th of 96 rated telecommunications companies

Job description

About us

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Test Automation Engineer to become part of our government division!  In this role, you will be responsible for developing the automation framework for all components of a global SATCOM network!


The day-to-day

You will work closely with the engineering and automation teams to automate everything about the software development lifecycle that can be automated. This includes requirements test coverage and continuous integration. The successful candidate will have a strong systems understanding, comfort with numerous tools and languages, and advanced debugging/troubleshooting skills. 


What you'll need
  • 5+ years’ experience with programming/scripting languages
  • Ability to comprehend complex system architectures and find creative approaches to automating repetitive tasks and activities
  • Familiar with software configuration management tools: Perforce, Git, Artifactory, CVS
  • Familiar with several languages: C/C++, Java, Python, Bash, Ruby, etc
  • SATCOM or Wireless/RF Communication Systems experience
  • Strong networking knowledge (IP, TCP, UDP, Multicast, MPLS, REST etc.)
  • Familiarity with RF test equipment (ex: spectrum analyzers, signal generators, etc.)
  • Comfortable with the Linux environment and common tools
  • Excellent communication and team skills
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related discipline
  • Travel up to 10%
  • US Citizenship
  • Must be able to work out of our Carlsbad office 3 days/week.

What will help you on the job
  • Agentic AI
  • Strong understanding of the system architecture and components of Viasat 3rd-generation modems
  • Familiarity with space architectures
  • Jenkins, Ansible and Docker familiarity with container orchestration
  • Familiar with several test & automation tools: Robot, Jenkins, Gradle, Ant, Maven, Cucumber, Selenium, Webdriver
  • Familiar with virtualization tools: docker, vagrant, VMware
  • Familiar with Agile and Scrum team practices

#LI-VSAT 


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.

Qualifications:
  • 5+ years’ experience with programming/scripting languages
  • Ability to comprehend complex system architectures and find creative approaches to automating repetitive tasks and activities
  • Familiar with software configuration management tools: Perforce, Git, Artifactory, CVS
  • Familiar with several languages: C/C++, Java, Python, Bash, Ruby, etc
  • SATCOM or Wireless/RF Communication Systems experience
  • Strong networking knowledge (IP, TCP, UDP, Multicast, MPLS, REST etc.)
  • Familiarity with RF test equipment (ex: spectrum analyzers, signal generators, etc.)
  • Comfortable with the Linux environment and common tools
  • Excellent communication and team skills
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related discipline
  • Travel up to 10%
  • US Citizenship
  • Must be able to work out of our Carlsbad office 3 days/week.
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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.

Industry

Telecommunications

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Carlsbad, CA, US

Year founded

1986

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