Software QA Engineer Intern

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.

We are seeking a dedicated Software QA Engineer specializing in test automation who thinks long-term and strives to develop scalable, maintainable solutions. You will leverage industry-standard automation tools and frameworks to support Viasat's diverse range of vertically integrated products. Collaborating closely with engineers from various domains, you will help refine test strategies, ensure comprehensive test coverage, and enhance product designs.

In this highly collaborative environment, you will play a key role in aligning with software engineering best practices and advancing our craft. Your responsibilities include implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, developing standard libraries, and ensuring quality throughout the entire product lifecycle. Ultimately, you will deliver reliable, high-quality test software solutions to both internal teams and external customers, supporting Viasat's commitment to excellence.

• Analyzing high-level requirements and providing constructive feedback to ensure they are clear, testable, and achievable.
• Deriving detailed test software requirements based on stakeholder needs and project goals.
  Designing and documenting scalable test software architectures to facilitate long-term maintenance and support.
• Developing automated test routines that interface with DUTs and other hardware components to verify product quality.
• Engaging in continuous improvement initiatives to identify opportunities for code reuse and process enhancements that increase development efficiency.
• Collaborating with product design engineers to develop more testable products and solutions that enable self-testing capabilities.
• Contributing to a data-driven test strategy to optimize testing effectiveness and coverage.

• 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

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.