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# System Test Automation Engineer

- **Company:** Viasat, Inc.
- **Location:** Tempe, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,500.0 - $190,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Webdriver, Java (Programming Language), Apache Ant, Systems Engineering, 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, Ansible, Satcom, Ruby, Selenium, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, System Testing, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Vagrant, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Computer Network Operations, System Availability, Git, SC Clearance, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Cucumber (Software), Docker, Jenkins, Artifactory, Vmware
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18689364/System-Test-Automation-Engineer-Arizona-Tempe

## About the Role

* 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

## 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! 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