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Viasat

11d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Carlsbad

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a degree in CS or engineering, graduate between Dec 2025 and Jun 2026, know networking protocols, Linux, testing, debugging, and have basic programming/scripting skills.
  • You will test inflight connectivity solutions, collaborate with engineering teams, develop test procedures, analyze data, and validate system features in a dynamic SATCOM environment.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, engineering or a related field
  • To be eligible for this position your final graduation date must fall between December 2025 and June 2026
  • Knowledge of Networking protocols and configuration
  • Experience with with Linux environment and common tools
  • Awareness of test plans and running tests on the multiple systems/units
  • Proven Debugging and Troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to work effectively in large, or small teams, or individually
  • Basic knowledge/experience with different Communications methods (RF, Digital, Optical)
  • Understanding of the Software programming/scripting skills such as Perl, Python, C, C++ etc.

Responsibilities

  • You will work closely with our lab and engineering teams to operate and maintain simulated commercial airline test environments.
  • You will be responsible for testing the user experience of an inflight connectivity and entertainment solution; including functional, operational, and performance requirements and user interfaces for customers.
  • In partnership with the engineering and automation teams, you will craft, build, and perform functional, performance, and failure-mode tests in an agile, continuous integration environment.
  • You will be interacting with teams that work together to build a complex and dynamic SATCOM networking system.
  • You will work very closely with dev-ops engineers (software developers and system engineers), network engineers, and customer account managers.
  • You will learn and understand new features, and how they work with the existing systems and/or add additional nodes to support the functions.
  • You will perform high level testing of the end-to-end systems along with these new features to validate that the solution is acceptable for customer delivery.
  • You will witness firsthand how the underlying technology is implemented to create a product.
  • In this role you will use your technical knowledge and your creativity to design new test methodologies and improve existing procedures to verify system requirements.
  • You will complete various tests, analyze data and document the results.
  • Working with various systems and subsystems will result in knowledge of the entire system which is a valuable skill set that can open many career growth opportunities within Viasat in testing, systems engineering and software development.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship program?

The internship program lasts for 12-13 weeks.

When are the internship cohorts scheduled?

There are two cohorts: Cohort 1 runs from May 20th, 2025, to August 15th, 2025, and Cohort 2 runs from June 17th, 2025, to September 12th, 2025.

What is the internship location?

The internship will be onsite at a Viasat office location for the duration of the program, with flexible onsite/hybrid work arrangements based on individual roles and teams.

Are housing and relocation assistance provided for interns?

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

What educational background is required for this internship?

Candidates must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, engineering, or a related field.

What are the graduation date requirements for applicants?

To be eligible for this position, your final graduation date must fall between December 2025 and June 2026.

What skills are necessary to apply for this position?

Necessary skills include knowledge of networking protocols, experience with Linux environments, debugging and troubleshooting skills, and an understanding of software programming/scripting skills such as Perl, Python, C, or C++.

What tools and practices should interns be familiar with?

Interns should be familiar with tools such as Jira/Jama, Wiki, Slack, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, and Agile/Scrum team practices.

What will interns be responsible for during the internship?

Interns will operate and maintain simulated commercial airline test environments, test user experiences for inflight connectivity and entertainment solutions, and work closely with various engineering teams.

Is the compensation for the internship negotiable?

No, the intern compensation is pre-determined and non-negotiable, based on various factors including role, location, and graduation date.

What is the pay range for this internship position?

The salary range is $20.91 - $56.97 per hour, with specific ranges for certain locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area, and New York City metropolitan area.

Does Viasat support diversity and equal opportunity in hiring?

Yes, Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and seeks to create a welcoming and diverse environment for all applicants.

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Viasat

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.