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About the job

About us

At Viasat, the work you do helps people stay connected in ways that matter, from everyday moments to critical missions across air, land, sea, and space.

We’re a place for people who are curious, bold, and motivated by meaningful work. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact, explore new possibilities, and grow your career in ways that align with your interests and goals. When you're ready to take on something new, you'll find leaders who support your development and help you turn your ambition into action.

What you'll do

As a member of Viasat’s fast-paced Automated Systems Test Engineering Team, you will work closely with your team lead as well as SW, HW, and Systems leads to take design requirements and turn them into corresponding pans, procedures and automated scripts. You will drive the effort to develop test automation software that prove the product meets these requirements. Some of the languages used for these test applications are RUST, Python, C/C++, make scripts and more. You will be critical in the preparation of formal test plan, procedure, and report deliverable documents. In addition, you will support the generation of slides describing the test environment, tools, and configurations to present in periodic design reviews (e.g. PDR, CDR, TRR)

The day-to-day

Review requirements for scope, accuracy, and testability Determine the best method to validate compliance to each requirement. (Analysis, Inspection, Demonstration, Test) Create test plans including definitionsl of what test equipment, power supplies, and cabling are required. Coding test procedures into python scripts. Pursue primary goals of test automatation: Reliabilty and Repeatability

What you'll need

• Bachelor's or Masters Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related subject area • Active SECRET security clearance

• Able to work on site and in the lab with the units being tested • 5+ years integration and test experience • Experience with networking (TCP, UDP, Multicast, etc.) and network devices. • Defining, deriving, and linking system level requirements to allocated HW/SW baseline definitions

What will help you on the job

Active TOP SECRET clearance

Willing to go beyond what requirements dictate, be inquisitive

Equally adept working in a team or individually

Design experience in HW, SW, PL, or Systems Engineering

Experience with SW Defined Radios or other wireless communication efforts

Ability to travel up to 10%

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 .

• Bachelor's or Masters Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related subject area • Active SECRET security clearance