Software Engineer Intern (2026-5673)
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
We are a team with many years' experience in the IFF community. You will work closely with us to interpret industry requirements, their implications for our customers, and the best way to implement a test tool that satisfies those requirements. Building off of existing tools that have real-world deployment, help us to release a new product that will potentially touch every airplane in the sky!
The day-to-day
You’ll play a key role in shaping a new IFF test certification tool for DoD, commercial, and civilian aviation customers. Working closely with a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will design and develop Python-based software that interfaces with an AIMS‑certified RF environment generator. You’ll gain hands‑on experience with test equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other RF instruments to debug real‑world signals. Throughout the internship, you’ll see firsthand how core technologies come together in the development of a new product.
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
Requirements:
- Education:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, computer engineering, or related field
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
Citizenship: This position requires U.S. citizenship
Additional:
- Proficient in Python
- Working knowledge in object-oriented programming (C++, Java)
- Working knowledge in C
- Some high-level familiarity with embedded systems
- Comfort reading and writing formal documentation
What will help you on the job
- Familiarity with RF concepts
- Familiarity with test equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer etc)
- Understanding of interactive/memory debugging tools (ex GDB)
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.