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Software Test Automation Engineer - LabVIEW/TestStand

Viasat
$135,500.00 - $214,000.00
United States, California, Carlsbad
6155 El Camino Real (Show on map)
Feb 20, 2026
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 employing industry standard automation tools and frameworks. You will work together with Engineers from many domains to improve test strategies, ensure adequate test coverage, and improve product designs. In a highly collaborative team environment, you will take a stake in the team's mission to align with software engineering standard methodologies and master our craft. This includes implementing and leveraging CI/CD pipelines, standard libraries, etc. Ultimately, you will be responsible for ensuring quality test software solutions are delivered to both internal and external customers. Initially, your activities will be focused on our Commercial and Business Aviation products.


The day-to-day

  • Digesting top-level requirements and providing feedback to ensure they are concise, testable, and realistic
  • Deriving test software requirements from stakeholder needs
  • Designing and Documenting Test Software architectures to allow for long-term maintenance and support
  • Developing automated test software routines which interface with DUTs and other hardware in order to ensure the quality of Viasat's products
  • Participating in continuous improvement activities to help find opportunities for reuse as well as process modifications that drive development efficiencies
  • Collaborating with product design engineers to create products that are more testable and/or help test themselves

What you'll need

  • Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering/Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, similar technical degree, or equivalent experience
  • Experience: 5+ years systems and test experience in complex environments
  • Skills:
    • 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 LabVIEW and TestStand
    • Experience with Python, C#, and/or other text-based languages
    • Experience with networking (TCP, UDP, Multicast, etc.) and network devices.
    • Experience implementing test automation, next generation test platforms, 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
  • Other:
    • US Citizenship Required
    • Up to 10% Travel

What will help you on the job

  • Familiarity with Linux
  • Knowledge of current software development industry tools and best practices.
  • Knowledge of Object-Oriented programming and design patterns
  • Good understanding of security, user privileges, and system administration
  • Existing knowledge of development processes regarding sensitive materials
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Intellectual curiosity and test mindset
  • Desire to grow and ability to quickly learn

Salary range

$135,500.00 - $214,000.00 / 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 $168,500.00- $252,500.00/ 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 here.

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