Software Engineer, System Integration & Test Automation

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.

Would you like to be part of a team that makes a real difference in people's lives around the world? We are connecting the unconnected in many parts of the world which are gaining access to the internet for the first time. We are also helping people stay connected while they work or do remote learning from home, or while they fly for business or leisure on major airlines such as Delta and JetBlue.

The mission of our Global Information Technology team is to enable our business to operate effectively and efficiently as we introduce new products and services in the global marketplace and provide day-to-day operational support. We work closely with our engineering teams to improve the quality, reliability, scalability, and performance of our production services. We are seeking a highly skilled End-to-End Integration and Test Automation Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated tests to ensure the seamless integration and functionality of our software products. This role requires a deep understanding of software development lifecycle, automation tools, and testing methodologies.

• Integrating cutting-edge software & system features
• Automating interactions with modem software to support continuous deployment to production users
• Proficiency in scripting programming languages including Python or JavaScript,
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and software artifacts management tools.
• Create and maintain automated test scripts using open-source tools like Robot, Python, Selenium, Jenkins, Git, and JIRA
• Conduct Diagnostic Analysis: Troubleshoot complex software issues and provide solutions
• Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with software engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure software quality
• Participate in Design Reviews: Provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, and potential problems

• 2+ years of professional experience
• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
• Experience with automation scripting and foundational understanding of object-oriented principals
• Ability to pick up new software, frameworks, and APIs
• Professional experience with any Linux operating system
• Coursework or experience in Networking
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated version control systems, and software artifacts management tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve software issues.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with internal teams and provide feedback.

• Ability to pick up test automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with JIRA, Jenkins, GitHub actions and other automation tools.
• Strong organizational skills to manage testing resources and documentation.
• Ability to continuously improve testing processes and stay updated with new testing tools and strategies.

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.