Senior SW Test Engineer

Company: ViaSat
Location: Tempe
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Job descriptionJob descriptionBigger challenges. Bolder ideas. Global impact. At Viasat, we---re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. We---re the company behind the world---s fastest satellite internet service, with technology that---s helping to bridge the digital divide and improve life for our customers around the globe. By providing powerful new ways for people to connect with one another, gain greater access to education, entertainment, medical research, commerce, and much more, our team is empowering millions of customers worldwide. We---re growing rapidly and looking for passionate, innovative professionals to join our team and connect the world to more. You---ll work in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and continuous learning, and provides industry-leading benefits with unmatched opportunities for career growth. Our team is fearless in pursuit of new ideas and uncompromising in our quest to become the world---s first truly global Internet Service Provider. Interested in joining our mission? Take a look at career opportunities at Viasat today.Job ResponsibilitiesAs an experienced Senior LabVIEW Developer in test automation with a broad scope for implementing Viasat---s test strategies and platforms, you will provide technical leadership and strategic direction to the product test engineering organization. You will drive long-term improvement of the organization---s testing processes and growth in a multi-customer/multi-vendor/multi-configuration environment.You will need to think long-term and lay out a path for solving big issues over a long period, which will include automation tools and frameworks. You will need a clear understanding of the Test Development Life Cycle and consistently look beyond the current solutions and may have several deliverables not tied to a particular test process and platform. You will deal with broad issues, and will be expected to provide solutions. You will use your knowledge of software engineering processes to continually improve all aspects of Viasat's test software solutions.You will work together with test leads of different groups to define the test strategy of their teams and make sure test coverage is complete among different teams and areas. In short, you will define the high level testing strategies, which includes implementing and leveraging CI/CD pipelines, standard libraries, and best practices.In addition, you will have wide-reaching scope, impact and influence that extend beyond the confines of the Test organization and span the entire organization. Ultimately, you will be the foremost technical authority responsible for the overall quality of test platform deliverables across all parameters, both functional and non-functional including performance, security, usability, etc. Sound interesting? Keep reading.Requirements10 years systems and test experience in complex environments5 years of leadership experience directing day-to-day activities as well as managing long term objectivesHighly experience with National Instruments development tools - LabVIEW, TestStandExperience directing and coordinating the implementation of test automation, next generation test platforms, and other test toolsExperience developing software in a team environment using version control, build automation, bug tracking, and similar processes/technologies.Experienced in creating test plans for highly complex systemsResults oriented with a high degree of accountability, commitment, and responsibilityExperience in planning test cases to ensure full test coverageIn depth knowledge of test techniques and methodologies for RF, mass interconnect, and multi-DUT environmentsAbility to improve testing processes and techniques on a projectAbility to conduct test tool evaluationAbility to design enterprise wide test environmentsBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering/Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent experienceUS government position. US citizenship required.Up to 20% travelPreferencesSoftware systems integration experience with enterprise test executives, quality databases, and/or MESsGood understanding of industry and MIL test standards and methodsFamiliarity with test approaches for satellite communication productsRF Parametric TestingTo learn more about this site and other office locations, please click here____LI-CSIAdditional Requirements and informationMinimum education:BA/BSYears of experience: OtherTravel: Up to 25%Citizenship: US Citizenship RequiredClearance: NoneWorker Classification: Employee

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