SATCOM Systems Test Engineer — Automation & Validation

Viasat Inc; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat Inc. in the United States is seeking a software test engineer to help develop and automate testing for our satellite network modems and terminals.

You will work with a cross-functional team to create test automation, pipelines, and API support that validate complex system behavior. This role focuses on deploying automated tests from hardware/software integration to production, with onsite work at Carlsbad and option for a flexible hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• This role targets 0–3 years of full-time, relevant industry experience.
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to automate repetitive tasks and understand complex systems.
• Familiar with at least one CM tool and one programming language.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to test and automate the satellite network ecosystem.
• Develop test automation, pipelines, and API support for modems and terminals.
• Deploy automated tests from hardware/software integration to production readiness.

Skills

C/C++

Java

Python

Bash

Ruby

Linux

Git

Networking basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Git

Perforce

Artifactory

CVS

Job description

Viasat Inc. in the United States is seeking a software test engineer to help develop and automate testing for our satellite network modems and terminals.

You will work with a cross-functional team to create test automation, pipelines, and API support that validate complex system behavior. This role focuses on deploying automated tests from hardware/software integration to production, with onsite work at Carlsbad and option for a flexible hybrid schedule.