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# Test Automation Engineer - Government

- **Company:** Viasat, Inc.
- **Location:** Carlsbad, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,500.0 - $190,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Webdriver, Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Apache Ant, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Code Coverage, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Gradle, Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Apache Maven, Multicasting, Perforce, Scrum Methodology, Ansible, Satcom, Ruby, Selenium, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Vagrant, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Git, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Virtual Agents, Restful APIs, Cucumber (Software), Docker, Jenkins, Artifactory, Vmware
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88243699/1

## About the Role

* 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
 * Strong networking knowledge (IP, TCP, UDP, Multicast, MPLS, REST etc.)
 * Comfortable with the Linux environment and common tools
 * Excellent communication and team skills
 * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related discipline
 * Travel up to 10%
 * US Citizenship
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Secret Clearance
 * Must be able to work out of our Carlsbad office 3 days/week

What will help you on the job

 * SATCOM or Wireless/RF Communication Systems experience
 * Familiarity with RF test equipment (ex: spectrum analyzers, signal generators, etc.)
 * Agentic AI
 * 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
 * Familiar with Agile and Scrum team practices

## Description

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


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