11 hours ago
Base Salary
$121k - $225k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop automated test cases using an existing automation framework for global SATCOM network components.
- Automate validation, verification, and testing of SATCOM, tactical networking systems, and end-to-end enterprise services.
- Automate software development lifecycle activities, including requirements test coverage and continuous integration.
- Debug and troubleshoot complex systems while collaborating with systems engineering, development, network operations, and automation teams.
- Support robust system performance, high availability, and mission success in operational environments.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience with programming or scripting languages.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Ability to understand complex system architectures and automate repetitive tasks.
- Familiarity with Perforce, Git, Artifactory, and CVS.
- Experience with several of C/C++, Java, Python, Bash, and Ruby.
- SATCOM or wireless/RF communications systems experience.
- Strong knowledge of IP, TCP, UDP, Multicast, MPLS, and REST networking.
- Familiarity with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers and signal generators.
- Comfort working in Linux environments and with common Linux tools.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- US citizenship and ability to obtain a US Secret Clearance.
- Preferred familiarity with Jenkins, Ansible, Docker, container orchestration, Robot, Gradle, Ant, Maven, Cucumber, Selenium, WebDriver, Vagrant, and VMware.
Benefits
- Base pay is listed at $120,500.00-$190,000.00 annually, with a location-specific range of $149,500.00-$224,500.00 annually for certain San Jose, San Francisco Bay area, and New York City metropolitan locations.
- Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided, along with medical, financial, and other benefits.
- The role requires up to 10% travel.
- The position is part of a government defense program and requires US citizenship and eligibility to obtain a US Secret Clearance.
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About Viasat
Viasat builds and operates satellite networks that provide internet connectivity and secure SATCOM services for consumers, airlines, enterprises, and governments. Its business spans residential satellite internet, in-flight Wi‑Fi for commercial aviation, managed bandwidth, terminals, and defense-grade communications and encryption products. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Viasat is a NASDAQ‑listed company that expanded its global footprint by acquiring Inmarsat in 2023.