Embedded Software Engineer Intern, Viasat Government

Job Description:

About us

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.

What you'll do

The Government Services and Solutions team is a Viasat business focused on delivering high quality End to End communications solutions to Government customers who operate across all domains, including airborne, land, and maritime operations. In many cases these customers require assured communications which include resilient features, integrated security, and the ability to dynamically switch between many communications options. The engineering required to meet these requirements must be rigorous, thoughtful, user focused, and high quality.

You will join a software development team that designs, re-factors, and maintains code for existing and upcoming features across one or more product lines while meeting a stringent set of standards for functionality, security, performance through design, development, and testing. As updated standards are released they are deployed across a variety of products and must take into account a variety of competing constraints.

Members will be expected to work as part of a team that works with and helps clarify requirements while continuously supporting development, integration, automation, and test of the final product through certification.

The day-to-day

As an Software Engineer Intern, you'll have the opportunity to learn about and gain experience in:

• Software & Software Systems engineering
• Be a part of an agile multidisciplinary development team
• Embedded systems software engineering
• Embedded or applications developer
• Front end user interface development engineering, including focus on user experience
• System infrastructure development; scripting, automation, data visualization & dashboarding

Internship Program Details: 

• You will work onsite at a Viasat office location for the duration of your internship. Viasat embraces a flexible work environment and onsite/hybrid work is determined by individual roles and teams. 

• Housing and relocation assistance are available to interns pending eligibility. 

• To ensure equity across our intern population, intern compensation is pre-determined based on a variety of factors including: role, location, and final graduation date. Intern compensation is non-negotiable. 

What you'll need

Education Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related subject area
• To be eligible for this position your final graduation date must fall between December 2026 and August 2027

Internship Dates: 

• You must be available to work 40 hours/week for the full duration of the internship program as outlined in the cohort dates below. Limited exceptions may be granted. Viasat offers two options based on semester and quarter academic calendars: 
  • Cohort 1: May 18, 2026 – August 14, 2026
  • Cohort 2: June 22, 2026 – September 18, 2026

Additional Requirements:

• US Citizenship is required for this role
• Previous experience using C or C++
• Previous experience with Object Oriented Programming
• Ability to pick up new software, frameworks and APIs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Excellent software design, problem solving, and debugging skills
• Experience with or desire to learn Linux
• Experience with or desire to learn basics of TCP/IP and common network configuration

What will help you on the job

• Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications
• Linux expertise
• Web-based user interface development experience
• Experience with Python
• Experience with Docker
• Technical writing/documentation experience (Wiki, Word, Visio)
• CI/CD software

Salary range

$20.91 - $56.97 / hourly.

For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $25.96 - $67.07/ hourly

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at careers.viasat.com/LifeAtViasat/Benefits.
EEO Statement

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.