Systems Test Engineer - Automation, Early Career (6719)

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

• 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.

The day-to-day

• 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.

Additional Details:

• This position is site-based. Site‑based employees work 3+ days (60%+) per week from a Viasat office or work location within a standard five‑day work week. Viasat embraces a flexible work environment and onsite/hybrid work is determined by individual roles and teams. Relocation assistance is available pending eligibility.

What you'll need

• Education: Completion of Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Experience: This role is intended for someone with 0-3 years of full-time, relevant industry experience
• Citizenship: This position requires U.S. Citizenship
• Additional:
  • 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

What will help you on the job

• 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%

Salary range

$77,000.00 - $122,000.00 / 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 $96,000.00- $144,000.00/ 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.