Test Automation Engineer-Government SATCOM Hybrid Carlsbad

Viasat; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 120,500 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a Test Automation Engineer in Carlsbad, California, to develop the automation framework for their global SATCOM network. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering and automation teams to optimize the software development lifecycle through automation.

With over 5 years of experience required, the ideal applicant should possess strong programming skills, familiarity with various programming languages, and an understanding of complex system architectures. This position requires working on-site three days per week.

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 several languages: C/C++, Java, Python, Bash, Ruby.
• Comfortable with the Linux environment and common tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop the automation framework for all components of a global SATCOM network.
• Work closely with engineering and automation teams to automate software development lifecycle processes.
• Ensure requirements test coverage and continuous integration.

Skills

Programming/scripting languages

Complex system architectures comprehension

Software configuration management tools (Perforce, Git, Artifactory, CVS)

C/C++, Java, Python, Bash, Ruby

SATCOM or Wireless/RF Communication Systems experience

Networking knowledge (IP, TCP, UDP, Multicast, MPLS, REST)

RF test equipment familiarity

Linux environment skills

Excellent communication and team skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Jenkins

Ansible

Docker

Virtualization tools (docker, vagrant, VMware)

Test & automation tools (Robot, Gradle, Ant, Maven, Cucumber, Selenium, Webdriver)

Job description

Viasat is seeking a Test Automation Engineer in Carlsbad, California, to develop the automation framework for their global SATCOM network. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering and automation teams to optimize the software development lifecycle through automation.

With over 5 years of experience required, the ideal applicant should possess strong programming skills, familiarity with various programming languages, and an understanding of complex system architectures. This position requires working on-site three days per week.