Software Engineer - Product Test Frameworks - .NET/TestStand

Viasat, Inc.

Remote - Georgia, Georgia(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$140,500–$221,500 Per Year
SKILLS
Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Best Practices, Bug Tracking/Defect Management, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Design Patterns Programming Methodologies, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, High Tech Industry, Industry Standards, Instrument Driver, Instrumentation, Integration Testing, LabVIEW Programming Language, Microsoft .NET, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Multicast, Object Oriented Design (OOD), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Product Testing, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Radio Frequency, Regulatory Compliance, Software Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Standards Strategy, System Test, Systems Administration/Management, TCP (Transmission Control Protocol), Team Player, Technical Support, Test Automation, Test Data, Test Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Test Equipment, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Strategy, Test Tools, TestStand, Testing, UDP (User Datagram Protocol), Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Remote - Georgia, Georgia
POSTED
30+ 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:

As an experienced software engineer in test automation, you will need to think long-term and drive towards scalable and maintainable solutions leveraging industry standard automation tools and frameworks. You will work together with Engineers from many domains to improve test frameworks, support new test strategies, and drive standardization of test data. In a highly collaborative team environment, you will take a stake in the team’s mission to align with software engineering best practices and master our craft. This includes developing software, reviewing code, integration testing, and leveraging CI/CD pipelines, etc. Ultimately, you will be responsible for ensuring quality software solutions are delivered to both internal and external customers.

The day-to-day:
  • Digesting top-level requirements and providing feedback to ensure they are concise, testable, and realistic
  • Deriving software requirements from stakeholder needs
  • Designing and documenting test software frameworks, services, utilities, libraries, file formats, and standard conventions to allow for long-term test station operation, maintenance and support
  • Reviewing and testing both individual contributions and those of colleagues and collaborators
  • Participating in continuous improvement activities to help find opportunities for reuse as well as process modifications that drive development efficiencies
  • Imparting knowledge and expertise of test equipment and instrumentation in software designs
  • Participating in technical discussions and support inquiries
  • Collaborating with interdisciplinary engineers to create solutions that support the factory
What you'll need:
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering/Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, 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
  • Highly experienced with National Instrument’s TestStand and C#
  • Experience with Python
  • Experience implementing test automation, instrument drivers, 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
  • Up to 10% travel
What will help you on the job:
  • Knowledge of current test software development industry tools and standard methodologies.
  • Knowledge of Object-Oriented programming and design patterns
  • Good understanding of security, user privileges, and system administration
  • Experience with National Instrument LabVIEW
  • Experience with networking (TCP, UDP, Multicast, etc.) and network devices.
  • Experience communicating with RF instrumentation
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Intellectual curiosity and test mentality
  • Desire to grow and ability to quickly learn
Salary range: $140,500.00 - $221,500.00 / 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 $174,000.00- $261,000.00/ 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

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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