Systems Test Engineer - Automation, Early Career

Viasat, Inc.•Carlsbad, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Completion of Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
0-3 years of full-time, relevant industry experience
U.S. Citizenship
Ability to comprehend complex system architectures and find creative approaches to automating repetitive tasks and activities
Familiar with at least one software configuration management tool: e.g., Perforce, Git, Artifactory, CVS, etc.
Familiar with at least one programming language: e.g., C/C++, Java, Python, Bash, Ruby, etc.
Networking knowledge (e.g., IP, TCP, UDP, Multicast, MPLS, REST, etc.)
Comfortable with the Linux environment and common tools
Excellent communication and team skills
Must be able to work out of our Carlsbad office

Nice To Haves

Strong software skills in Python
Automated test framework and tool experience
Experience with wireless communications or satellite communications systems (SATCOM) or Radio Frequency systems
Ability to travel up to 10%

Responsibilities

Work with a cross functional team to help develop and perform testing on our diverse satellite network ecosystem.
Write test automation to include pipeline development, test framework and API support for our satellite network modems and terminals.
Prepare automated test procedures, debug failed tests, automate manual tests and support customer needs to guide the effort to develop and build custom test hardware and automation using company and industry standards.
Shepherd test system deployment from hardware/software integration, to use in design verification, to full-rate production.