16 hours ago
Germantown, MD, USAIntern
H1B sponsor
Responsibilities
- Design, refactor, and maintain software for existing and upcoming product features.
- Support requirements clarification, development, integration, automation, testing, and product certification.
- Develop embedded systems software or applications, including possible front-end user interfaces and user-experience work.
- Contribute to system infrastructure development, scripting, automation, data visualization, and dashboarding.
- Work as part of an agile, multidisciplinary development team.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math, or a related field.
- Final graduation date must fall between December 2027 and August 2028.
- Must be available to work 40 hours per week for the full internship duration.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Previous experience with object-oriented programming, functional programming, and C or C++.
- Ability to learn new software, frameworks, and APIs, with strong software design, problem-solving, debugging, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Experience with or desire to learn Linux.
- Familiarity with Git, Eclipse, Visual Studio, or similar development tools.
- Preferred qualifications include Java or Python experience, software architecture or practical software design coursework, monitoring and control software experience, TCP/IP fundamentals, and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and agile development.
Benefits
- Site-based work requires at least three days or 60% per week at a Viasat office or work location, with onsite or hybrid arrangements determined by the role and team.
- Internship cohorts run May 17, 2027–August 6, 2027, or June 21, 2027–September 10, 2027.
- Housing assistance is available subject to eligibility.
- Intern compensation is predetermined and non-negotiable based on role, location, and degree level.
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.