System Test Automation Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026. Viasat scores B on the Alion truth index.
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.
What you'll do
We have an exciting opportunity for a Test Automation Engineer to become part of our government division! In this role, you will be responsible for developing the automation framework for all components of a global SATCOM network! In this critical defense program role, you will be responsible for the automated validating, verifying, and testing complex satellite communications (SATCOM), tactical networking systems, and end-to-end enterprise services deployed for operational environments. You will work closely with cross-functional systems engineering, development, and network operations teams to ensure robust system performance, high availability, and mission success.
The day-to-day
You will work closely with the engineering and automation teams to automate everything about the software development lifecycle that can be automated. This includes requirements test coverage and continuous integration. The successful candidate will have a strong systems understanding, comfort with numerous tools and languages, and advanced debugging/troubleshooting skills.
What you'll need
- 5+ years’ experience with programming/scripting languages
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related discipline
- Ability to comprehend complex system architectures and find creative approaches to automating repetitive tasks and activities
- Familiar with software configuration management tools: Perforce, Git, Artifactory, CVS
- Familiar with several languages: C/C++, Java, Python, Bash, Ruby, etc
- SATCOM or Wireless/RF Communication Systems experience
- Strong networking knowledge (IP, TCP, UDP, Multicast, MPLS, REST etc.)
- Familiarity with RF test equipment (ex: spectrum analyzers, signal generators, etc.)
- Comfortable with the Linux environment and common tools
- Excellent communication and team skills
- Travel up to 10%
- US Citizenship
- Must be able to obtain a US Secret Clearance
- Must be able to work out of our Carlsbad, CA, Tempe, AZ, Duluth, GA or Reston, VA office 3 days/week.
What will help you on the job
- Active US Secret Clearance
- Familiarity with space architectures
- Jenkins, Ansible and Docker familiarity with container orchestration
- Familiar with several test & automation tools: Robot, Jenkins, Gradle, Ant, Maven, Cucumber, Selenium, Webdriver
- Familiar with virtualization tools: docker, vagrant, VMware
Salary range
$120,500.00 - $190,000.00 / annually.
For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $149,500.00- $224,500.00/ annually
At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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.
EEO Statement
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.
You will work closely with the engineering and automation teams to automate everything about the software development lifecycle that can be automated. This includes requirements test coverage and continuous integration. The successful candidate will have a strong systems understanding, comfort with numerous tools and languages, and advanced debugging/troubleshooting skills.
- 5+ years’ experience with programming/scripting languages
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related discipline
- Ability to comprehend complex system architectures and find creative approaches to automating repetitive tasks and activities
- Familiar with software configuration management tools: Perforce, Git, Artifactory, CVS
- Familiar with several languages: C/C++, Java, Python, Bash, Ruby, etc
- SATCOM or Wireless/RF Communication Systems experience
- Strong networking knowledge (IP, TCP, UDP, Multicast, MPLS, REST etc.)
- Familiarity with RF test equipment (ex: spectrum analyzers, signal generators, etc.)
- Comfortable with the Linux environment and common tools
- Excellent communication and team skills
- Travel up to 10%
- US Citizenship
- Must be able to obtain a US Secret Clearance
- Must be able to work out of our Carlsbad, CA, Tempe, AZ, Duluth, GA or Reston, VA office 3 days/week.