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Mechanical Engineer Intern

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Viasat

Jan 23

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Engineering
  • Tempe
  • 1hr left

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree, graduating between Dec 2025 - June 2026, know SolidWorks, and be a US citizen.
  • You will assist with electronic packaging design, modify/create CAD models, revise/create drawings, and support manufacturing activities alongside senior engineers.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering
  • To be eligible for this position your final graduation date must fall between December 2025 and June 2026
  • A working knowledge of SolidWorks
  • US citizenship required

Responsibilities

  • Assist senior mechanical engineers with electronic packaging design
  • CAD model modification or creation
  • Drawing revisions or creation
  • Support of manufacturing activities

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship program?

The internship program lasts for 12-13 weeks, with two available cohorts: May 20th, 2025 – August 15th, 2025, and June 17th, 2025 – September 12th, 2025.

What qualifications are required for this Mechanical Engineer Intern position?

You must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, with a final graduation date between December 2025 and June 2026. Additionally, a working knowledge of SolidWorks is required.

Will I receive compensation for this internship?

Yes, interns will receive compensation that is pre-determined based on various factors including role, location, and final graduation date. The hourly pay range is $20.91 - $56.97, with specific ranges for certain locations.

Is housing assistance provided for interns?

Yes, housing and relocation assistance are available for interns pending eligibility.

Is US citizenship required for this internship?

Yes, US citizenship is required for this position.

What software skills are needed for this internship?

A working knowledge of SolidWorks is required, and experience with SolidEdge, Creo, ANSYS, or NASTRAN is helpful.

Will there be opportunities for collaboration with other teams?

Yes, you will collaborate with a diversified group of teammates including electrical engineers, manufacturing engineers, material specialists, and program managers.

Can I negotiate my salary for this internship?

No, intern compensation is non-negotiable and is pre-determined based on various factors.

Do I need to be available for the full duration of the internship?

Yes, you must be available for the entire duration of the 12-13 week internship, with limited exceptions potentially granted.

Are there opportunities for growth or future employment after the internship?

While the job description does not specify, internships often serve as a pathway to future employment, depending on performance and business needs.

Telecommunications
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1986
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone, and everything can be connected. For more than 30 years, Viasat innovations have helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments, and militaries around the world communicate — bringing connectivity when, where, and how it’s needed most. Viasat focuses on the connections that matter as we deliver bold results for our customers, partners, and shareholders worldwide. We provide internet to communities and families in places around the world where cable or fiber isn’t available so they can learn, laugh, and live just like everyone else. We deliver secure, resilient connectivity services and solutions to our military and allies that give them the information dominance they need to bring warfighters home safely. We ensure people on-the-go have access to the same quality of internet in the air or at sea as they have at home. And we give businesses of all sizes the freedom to keep their people, places, and things secure and connected — wherever opportunity takes them.