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

Viasat, Inc. • Carlsbad, CA

122d • $135,500 - $214,000

About The Position

We are looking for a Software Test Automation Engineer to join our team! We think long-term and drive towards scalable and maintainable solutions leveraging industry standard automation tools and frameworks to support Viasat’s high mix of vertically integrated products! We work together with Engineers from many domains to improve test strategies, ensure adequate test coverage, and improve product designs! In a highly collaborative team environment, you will take a stake in the team’s mission to align with software engineering standard processes and master our craft. This includes implementing and using CI/CD pipelines, standard libraries, etc. Ultimately, you will be responsible for ensuring quality test software solutions are delivered to both internal and external customers supporting the entire product life cycle.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Financial benefits
• Stock incentives
• Holistic health and wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees