Viasat is a global communications company on a mission to deliver connections that change the world. They are seeking highly motivated software engineer interns to design and build robust tactical network solutions, gaining hands-on experience in solving problems and deploying software applications.
Responsibilities
Interns will work on variety of projects including embedded (C, C++) to full stack web services development (Python, Go, AWS, Google Cloud)
You will work with our tactical communications project teams, getting hands-on experience solving problems, building, operating and validating solutions for complex networks between the edge and the cloud
Develop, test, and deploy software and networking applications
Implement automation solutions to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort
Participate in code reviews and regular team meetings
Collaborate with other developers and product managers
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field
Final graduation date must fall between December 2026 and June 2028
Must be available to work 40 hours/week for the full duration of the internship program
U.S. citizenship is required
Knowledge of full-stack development and networking protocols
Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and compute environments
Experience working with C++, Java, Python, Node, or Go
Scripting with Bash, Python or similar
Experience with development tools such as Perforce, Git, Crucible, Swarm, Jenkins, JIRA
Agile Scrum development experience
Preferred
Coursework or experience in designing, writing, and testing software in at least one of the following domains: embedded systems, networking, communications, web services/full stack, data & analytics
Prior experience with modern software engineering tools and processes such as GitHub, Jira, K8s, Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, DevOps
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Experience with large-scale wireless communication systems (SATCOM, LTE, etc.)
Technical writing/documentation experience (Wiki, Word, Visio)
Benefits
Housing and relocation assistance are available to interns pending eligibility.
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.
Viasat is a global communications company that offers satellite services.
