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Viasat, Inc.

Test Automation Engineer - Government

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An Automation Engineer develops and implements testing strategies and toolsets with the goal of increasing process automation. Establishes appropriate measures to validate and report on software quality. Designs and implements test automation to improve system reliability and stability. Designs and supports frameworks for test infrastructure. Provides automation expertise and mentoring.

$153,690 / year median in California

-9% projected decline

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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 Strong networking knowledge (IP, TCP, UDP, Multicast, MPLS , REST 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 Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Secret Clearance Must be able to work out of our Carlsbad office 3 days/week What will help you on the job SATCOM or Wireless/RF Communication Systems experience Familiarity with RF test equipment (ex: spectrum analyzers, signal generators, etc.) Agentic AI 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 Strong networking knowledge (IP, TCP, UDP, Multicast, MPLS , REST 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 Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Secret Clearance Must be able to work out of our Carlsbad office 3 days/week