Viasat

Automation Engineer

Viasat
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2 days ago
Carlsbad, CA, USAMid Level
H1B sponsor

Base Salary

$117k - $185k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines, runners, and environments.
  • Install, configure, and scale self-managed GitLab instances and GitLab Runners.
  • Build and maintain Quali CloudShell blueprints, sandboxes, resource models, and orchestration scripts.
  • Build and manage Docker container images and deployments.
  • Automate test execution, test procedures, and test report documentation using Python.
  • Monitor pipeline and infrastructure health, respond to failures, and drive root-cause fixes.
  • Document pipelines, runbooks, and network configurations.
  • Mentor developers on CI/CD best practices and collaborate with development, security, and system test teams.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related subject area.
  • At least 3 years of experience in DevOps, build/release, or systems engineering.
  • At least 2 years of experience using a scripting language for automation development.
  • Hands-on experience with Quali CloudShell, including blueprint design, sandbox orchestration, resource and inventory management, and Python Shell development.
  • Strong automation skills with Bash, Python, or PowerShell, with C, C++, or C# also listed as scripting or development experience.
  • Experience with Git workflows, including branching strategies, merge requests, and code review.
  • Experience with Docker and container registries.
  • Experience with networking protocols and systems including TCP/IP, SNMP, DHCP, DNS, OSPF, BGP, and Wireshark.
  • Strong analytical and debugging skills and excellent communication and leadership abilities.
  • Must be a United States citizen and hold an active United States Secret Clearance.
  • Preferred qualifications include familiarity with Agile methodologies, transition-to-production efforts, and MIL-STD, IPC, or similar industry standards.

Benefits

  • On-site position in Carlsbad, CA; Marlborough, MA; Tampa, FL; or Linthicum, MD.
  • Viasat provides medical, financial, and other benefits focused on holistic health and wellness.
  • Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided depending on the position offered.

Tech Stack

BashCC#C++DockerGitGitLab CI/CDPowerShellPython

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About Viasat

5,001-10,000 employees

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.

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