3 days ago
Germantown, MD, USAIntern
H1B sponsor
Responsibilities
- Design, refactor, and maintain software for existing and upcoming product features.
- Support software development, integration, automation, testing, and certification across product lines.
- Contribute to embedded systems software, application development, front-end user interfaces, infrastructure scripting, data visualization, and dashboarding.
- Work with multidisciplinary teams to clarify requirements and meet functionality, security, performance, and quality standards.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math, or a related field, with graduation between December 2027 and August 2028.
- Available to work 40 hours per week for the full internship duration during either May 17–August 6, 2027 or June 21–September 10, 2027.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Previous experience with object-oriented programming, functional programming, C or C++, and software design, problem solving, or debugging.
- Experience with or willingness to learn Linux, plus familiarity with Git, Eclipse, Visual Studio, CI/CD pipelines, and unit testing.
- Ability to learn new software, frameworks, and APIs, along with strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Preferred experience includes Java or Python, software architecture and practical software design coursework, monitoring and control software, TCP/IP networking, and network-based products.
Benefits
- The internship is site-based, with employees working at least three days or 60% of the workweek from a Viasat office or work location; onsite or hybrid arrangements vary by role and team.
- Housing assistance is available subject to eligibility.
- Intern compensation is predetermined and non-negotiable based on role, location, and degree level.
- The internship requires full-time participation for the selected cohort dates.
About Viasat
Viasat builds and operates satellite networks that provide internet connectivity and secure SATCOM services for consumers, airlines, enterprises, and governments. Its business spans residential satellite internet, in-flight Wi‑Fi for commercial aviation, managed bandwidth, terminals, and defense-grade communications and encryption products. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Viasat is a NASDAQ‑listed company that expanded its global footprint by acquiring Inmarsat in 2023.