Mechanical Engineer Intern

Viasat, Inc. • Tempe, AZ

2d • $21 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

Viasat is looking for a dynamic Mechanical Engineer Intern to join our growing team. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for assisting mechanical engineers with the design, documentation, and testing of electronics hardware.

The day to day work encompasses electronics packaging, CAD design, engineering drawing creation and documentation, prototype assembly, and prototype testing. You will assist mechanical engineers to ensure the design meets environmental and performance requirements. You will work directly with a diverse staff including engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality assurance to manage the product development.
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

• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering or a related field
• To be eligible for this position your final graduation date must fall between December 2026 and June 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
• Applicable mechanical engineering course work; thermal and structural
• Experience creating 3D parts and assemblies using SolidWorks, Creo, or similar software
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written

Nice To Haves

• Completed courses in heat transfer and dynamics
• Experience with finite element modelling and software such as Ansys or NASTRAN
• Experience with Creo/ProE
• Experience with creating engineering drawings
• Experience with design for space

Responsibilities

• assisting mechanical engineers with the design, documentation, and testing of electronics hardware
• electronics packaging
• CAD design
• engineering drawing creation and documentation
• prototype assembly
• prototype testing
• assist mechanical engineers to ensure the design meets environmental and performance requirements
• work directly with a diverse staff including engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality assurance to manage the product development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern