Full-stack Software Engineering Intern, Viasat Government

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 looking for results-oriented software engineers to work on the requirements, design, implementation, integration, and test of full-stack web application software!

The day-to-day

Members of our team develop code throughout the full stack including frontend, backend, infrastructure, and deployment. We additionally prepare operations user documentation and support our global services team by solving field issues. Your "can do" attitude and the drive to learn new things will help continue to drive Viasat's success!

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, Electrical Engineering, 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:
  
  • Knowledge of full-stack web development
  • Experience with a modern JavaScript framework such as React, Angular, Vue, etc
  • Experience working with C++, Java, Python, Node, Go, or TypeScript
  • Scripting with Bash, Python or similar
  • Experience with development tools such as Git, Perforce, Crucible, Swarm, Jenkins, JIRA

What will help you on the job

• Leadership experience or interest (e.g., scrum master, team leader, mentor)
• Linux experience
• Web-based user interface design experience
• Experience with large-scale wireless communication systems (SATCOM, LTE, etc.)
• Cloud infrastructure experience (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure)
• Experience with Docker or Kubernetes
• Technical writing/documentation experience (Wiki, Word, Visio)

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.