Software Development Engineer in Test - Viasat Government

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.

Build andmaintaina comprehensive test infrastructure foroursoftware defined networking (SDN) platform. In this role,you'llwork closely with both backend and frontend engineers to design automated tests, simulate real-world networking scenarios, and ensure reliability from the kernel to the UI.

• Design and implement automated test frameworks across the stack (frontend, backend, networking, and infrastructure)

• Write andmaintainintegration, end-to-end, and system-level tests using tools likePytest, Jest, and Cypress

• Test APIs (REST andgRPC) for functionality, security, and performance

• Build and run test scenarios for networking features (e.g.NAT, firewalls, VPN tunnels, VRFs)

• Build andexecute test plans in hardware-in-the-loop environments tovalidatesoftware on real hardware

• Work with PostgreSQL and SQLite to seed test data, assert correctness, andvalidatemigrations

• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Jenkins

• This will initially be an on-site role based in Carlsbad, CA; the role could evolve into a hybrid role

• 4+ yearsof experience in test automation or software quality roles, ideally with exposure to both frontend and backend testing

• Strong programming skills in Python and TypeScript

• Hands-on experience with networking test tools (e.g. Wireshark) and debugging network behavior

• Experience with test frameworks such asPytest, Jest, and Cypress

• Familiarity with REST andgRPCAPI testing

• Experience testing web UIs built with React/Next.js

• Ability to set up and validatecloud infrastructure (e.g.AWS EC2, VPC) and simulate real-world scenarios

• Familiar with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated build/test workflows

• Government position, US Citizenship required

• Prior experience with networking products

• Comfortable with Linux based operating systems

• Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain clearance

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.