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Viasat · 2 months ago

Software Test Automation Engineer - LabVIEW/TestStand (Active security clearance required)

Carlsbad, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$136K/yr - $214K/yr

5+ years exp

Viasat is a company focused on delivering global communication solutions. They are seeking a Software Test Automation Engineer to improve test strategies and ensure quality test software solutions are delivered throughout the product life cycle, collaborating with engineers across various domains.

InternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Digesting top-level requirements and providing feedback to ensure they are concise, testable, and realistic

Deriving test software requirements from stakeholder needs

Designing and Documenting Test Software architectures to allow for long-term maintenance and support

Developing automated test software routines which interface with DUTs and other hardware to ensure the quality of Viasat’s products

Participating in continuous improvement activities to help find opportunities for reuse as well as process modifications that drive development efficiencies

Collaborating with product design engineers to create products that are more testable and/or help test themselves

Participate in a data-driven test strategy

This is an onsite role in Carlsbad, CA

Qualification

LabVIEWTestStandC#PythonTest automationNetworking protocolsSoftware test plansVersion controlIntellectual curiosityCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in EE, CS, CE, a similar technical degree, or equivalent experience

5+ years systems and test experience in complex environments

Experience developing software in a team environment using version control, build automation, bug tracking, test driven development and similar processes/technologies

Experience with National Instrument's LabVIEW and/or TestStand

Experience with C#, Python, and/or other text-based languages

Experience with networking protocols (TCP, UDP, Multicast, etc.) and network devices used in product testing

Experience implementing test automation, next generation test platforms, instrument drivers (Programmable Power Supplies, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, etc), and other test tools

Experience creating software test plans to demonstrate requirements coverage and compliance

Experience creating fully documented reusable libraries, abstractions, and APIs

Results oriented with a high degree of accountability, commitment, and responsibility

Must have an active DoD Secret clearance

US government position. US citizenship required

Up to 10% travel

Preferred

Knowledge of current software development industry tools and best practices

Knowledge of Object-Oriented programming and design patterns

Good understanding of security, user privileges, and system administration

Existing knowledge of development processes regarding sensitive materials

Excellent communication skills

Intellectual curiosity and test mindset

Desire to grow and ability to quickly learn

Benefits

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.