Test Automation Engineer - Government
Viasat · Carlsbad, CA · Engineering
About this role
Viasat is hiring a mid-level QA Engineer in the software engineering function based in Carlsbad, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Java, C, Ruby. Compensation is listed at $120,500–$190,000 per year.
- Role
- QA Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Carlsbad, CA
- Department
- Engineering
- Posted
- May 28, 2026
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Job description
from Viasat careersOne 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!
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
- 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