SW Test Engineer (3381)

Location Carlsbad CAJob Responsibilities ViaSat is a leader in providing practical solutions for difficult communications problems. ViaSat brings a unique mix of communications, networking, and security expertise to offer secure networking solutions for satellite and terrestrial communications applications. The company continues to grow at a record pace, with all business areas benefiting. A key to the company’s growth and stability has been its flexibility in serving both commercial and military markets. Join ViaSat’s team in Carlsbad, California and help to continue ViaSat’s growth and leadership in the communications field.We are looking for a capable and motivated engineer to join our system integration test team. This position is for a engineer with knowledge of embedded software, C/C++ and/or scripting languages such as PERL or TCL. The candidate must have a proven track record of good development practices and methodologies. The engineer will be responsible for daily software regression testing and test report generation. The candidate will also be responsible for debugging and updating test scripts as new requirements are flowed down to the test team.Experience/Skills Required 2+ years experience working in a software and/or test development environment.Creation and updating documents and test reports.Test Methodology and test experience is a must.Requires experience with developing software for a test environment using C, C++, Perl, Tcl or other language.Must have working knowledge of integrating software with existing hardware.Familiarity with requirements traceability, DOORS database, and Clearcase configuration management is a plus.US Citizenship is required.Education Requirements BA/BS or equivalent experienceTravel Required Up to 10 percentUS Citizenship Required? US Citizenship RequiredClearance Required? Active Secret (or have held an active secret clearance within the past two years)Location Information Location:  Carlsbad, CA 92009 Status:  Full Time Job Category: Engineering Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) ViaSat is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residence status may be required for some projects. Verification of citizenship required upon accepting employment. Make a difference. Make your future at ViaSat. We offer a collaborative, state-of-the-art work environment, stimulating projects, and a great location. Here is a taste of our Employee Benefits package: Medical/Dental/Vision benefits, ESPP, 401K, Flexible Spending Account, and Tuition Reimbursement.