E2E Functional Test Engineer - Viasat, Inc.

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:

Software and Platforms is a central function to Viasat that sits at the core of our business and focuses on innovative technology development and engineering. The team maintains a center of excellence for SW and platform technology and related innovation, translating market needs into products and services to enable market development and ensure they are constantly pushing the boundaries of satellite based services.

 

We are looking for a motivated, passionate, and professional individual to join our Test and Verification Services team as a Test Engineer.

The day-to-day:

• Develop and improve test procedures
• Performing test campaigns using manual and automated test procedures
• Perform technical analysis and generate reports from test results/data
• Effectively communicate results from testing activities to management
• Lead meetings involving sub-contractors and/or customers
• Raise / Review / QA defects, for escalation to the relevant parties, including sufficient information to reproduce the defect
• Identify required configurations to support test campaigns

What you'll need:

• Previous related work experience and a degree in a relevant technical subject  (Engineering/Physics/Computing/Networking/etc.)
• Experience testing user interfaces (UI/UX)
• Experience using test management tools (Jira/ X-Ray)
• Knowledge of test automation software (Selenium, Cucumber, Gherkin)
• Previous experience in testing and/or fault analysis
• Understanding of OO Principles (Java, C++) and Scripting Languages (Python)
• Experience in using Linux (Redhat, Debian)
• Communicate effectively, with excellent spoken and written English
• Produce clear, well-structured documentation
• Work well within a team
• Able to work autonomously and have a good eye for detail
• Comfortable traveling alone and interfacing with our international customers
• Be flexible and a quick learner
• Diligently focus on and complete tasks with a sense of urgency
• Able to identify and systematically analyze problems/issues/bugs
• The ability to independently manage and prioritize their own tasks
• Good technical writing skills

What will help you on the job:

• Quality Assurance and Project Management experience would be advantageous
• Experience in testing within satellite systems, or telecommunication networks
• Experience in API testing (Unit, Functional, Load Testing, etc)
• Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP-IP/DNS/DHCP/Network Routing/ICMP)
• Experience using relational databases

Salary range:$105,200.00 - $182,900.00 / 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.