Embedded Software Engineer Intern - Viasat Government
About The Position
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. The Secure Network Systems team is an interconnected series of small teams that allows for immediate visibility within the group, but maintains the resources support of a large company to solve technology needs. We also support security and cybersecurity needs across the company, in which physical products, tools, and initiatives can have impacts across world-wide usage. 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 security design 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. As a Software Engineer Intern, you'll have the opportunity to learn about and gain experience in: Cybersecurity software & systems engineering Be a part of an agile multidisciplinary development team Embedded systems software engineering Embedded or applications developer 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.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math, and/or a related field
- To be eligible for this position your final graduation date must fall between December 2026 and August 2027
- 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
- US Citizenship is required for this role
- Ability and willingness to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance
- 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 Rust
- Experience with or desire to learn Linux
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Java or Python
- Previous Viasat internship experience
- Courses in software architecture and practical software design usage
- Experience with developing software monitoring and control software
- Familiarity with configuration management tools (Perforce), development tools (Eclipse, Visual Studio, etc.), and agile development methodologies
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of TCP/IP network fundamentals
- Desire to work on network-based products
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
