Software Automation Engineer

Viasat, Inc.

Carlsbad, California

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$117,000–$185,000 Per Year
LOCATION
Carlsbad, California
POSTED
17 days ago
About us:

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:

The Viasat Government - Secure Network Systems organization (SNS) is an interconnected series of small teams that allows for immediate visibility within the group, but maintains the resources support of a large company to solve technology needs.  The Viasat Government - SNS team also supports security and cybersecurity needs across the company, in which physical products, tools, and initiatives can have impacts across world-wide usage.

 

Be part of a software development team that designs, re-factors, and maintains code for existing and upcoming features across one or more product lines while meeting an exacting set of standards for security design and testing.  As updated standards are released they are deployed across a variety of products and must take into account a variety of competing constraints.

 

The day-to-day:

Team Members will be expected to work as part of a team that works with and helps clarify requirements while continuously supporting development, integration, automation, and test of the final product through certification.  Our ideal candidate is capable of working in a multidisciplinary team with experience in object-oriented design, debugging, and embedded systems.  The majority of our products interface via networking protocols, so the experience, interest and desire to work on network-based products is a huge plus.  Our teams strive to be efficient and productive while remaining generous with our time and knowledge.  Our ideal candidate is also focused on continuous improvement and driven by curiosity.  

You will have the chance to be dynamic as a product moves through maturity phases, feature priorities change, and company needs shift.  You'll have the opportunity to work on requirements derivation at the software-level, high and low-level design, Agile sprints for development, integration, and formal testing events.  It is common that your responsibilities on one product/project may differ from those on others, and that you will develop expertise in different areas.  Teammates will rely on you for that expertise and you will often have to get in touch with them for theirs.  You'll have an opportunity to be a part of an agile multidisciplinary development team and work on:

  • Cybersecurity software & systems engineering
  • Embedded systems software engineering
  • Embedded or applications developer
  • System infrastructure development scripting, automation, data visualization & dashboarding
What you'll need:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar field
  • 2+ years of experience using Java or Python
  • Ability to pick up new software, frameworks and APIs
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Excellent software design, problem-solving, and debugging skills
  • Experience with or desire to learn Linux
  • Active Secret Clearance required
  • This is an onsite role; the incumbent will be located in Carlsbad, CA.
What will help you on the job:
  • Previous experience using C or C++
  • Previous internship experience
  • Courses in software architecture
  • Courses with practical software design usage
  • Experience with developing software, monitoring, and control software
  • Familiarity with configuration management tools (Perforce), development tools (Eclipse, Visual Studio, etc.) and agile development methodologies
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP network fundamentals
  • Computer control of Ethernet devices over LAN and WAN experience
Salary range: $117,000.00 - $185,000.00 / 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 $145,000.00- $218,000.00/ 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

careers@viasat.com

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About the Company

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Viasat, Inc.

Digital Communication Products for Commercial and Government Markets

ViaSat produces innovative satellite and other digital communication products that enable fast, secure, and efficient communications to any location. We bring today’s new communication applications to people out of reach of terrestrial networks, in both the commercial and government sectors, with a variety of networking products and services.

Here you’ll find a company that is always asking,” What’s next?”, with the vertically integrated set of technologies to push the limits of what is possible for your system and service performance.

Products:

  • Satellite networks for fixed-site and mobile communications
  • Satellite antenna systems
  • Wireless datalinks and terminals for combat situational awareness
  • Cybersecurity and Information Assurance for military networking and encrypted data storage
  • Mobile IP networking for soldiers
  • Communication microprocessor chipsets
  • Application and communication acceleration
  • Satellite network and RF system design
  • Communication simulation and training systems

Services:

  • Global mobile satellite services for government and commercial aircraft, vehicles, and seagoing vessels
  • Satellite Internet access and other broadband services for consumers, business, and government customers in the U.S.
Recognized for Innovation, Growth, and Stability

With these past awards, ViaSat is well known as a successful, innovative, high-growth company:

  • World Technology Network - 2013 Winner, Communications Technology Award for high-capacity satellite system
  • Arthur C. Clarke Foundation - Innovator Award, CEO Mark Dankberg
  • Edison Awards 2013 - Bronze award for communications innovation
  • Popular Science 2012 "Best of What's New" for Exede Internet and high-capacity satellite system
  • Satellite Research and Markets - 2012 Visionary Executive of the Year
  • Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) - 2012 Industry Innovator
  • TechAmerica - 2011 American Technology Award in the Telecommunications
  • Space News "Top 50 Space Companies"
  • San Diego Magazine "Made In San Diego: 11 Cool Companies"
  • Mark Dankberg American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) "2008 Aerospace International Communications Award"
  • Hannover Fairs ISCe2004 Satellite Industry Award for Innovation and Technology
  • Mark Dankberg Via Satellite “2003 Satellite Executive of the Year”
  • Defense Systems "Super 75"
  • DefenseNews "Top 100 Defense Contractors"
  • DefenseNews "Fast Track 50"
  • Washington Technology "Top 100 Federal Prime Contractors"
  • Three-time INC. 500 prior to going public in 1996


Surpassing 2,900 Employees and $1 Billion in Sales

The company employs over 2,900 professional and support personnel. The largest department is engineering, with many holding graduate degrees in electrical engineering or computer science. Annual revenues hit a record $1.1 billion during the most recently completed fiscal year (ended March 29, 2013).

History

ViaSat is part of the well-known Linkabit Corporation “family-tree” that spawned hundreds of San Diego area telecom startups, including Qualcomm, General Instruments, and Titan. Founded in 1986 by three former M/A-Com Linkabit employees, ViaSat is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol VSAT. Go to the History, Timeline or Industry Innovation & Firsts pages for more details.

To find out more about ViaSat, use the links on this page to explore our Web site.
Note: ViaSat Inc. is a separate company from and is not affiliated with Viasat Broadcasting, owned by Modern Times Group, Sweden.



COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Telecommunications Services
FOUNDED
1986
WEBSITE
http://www.viasat.com/company/about/about-viasat