About usOne 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 doIn this role you will learn to design, develop and test digital electronics, including FPGA's for commercial, military, airborne, and space products.
The day-to-dayAs an intern on our team, you will work on a collaborative team of RF, power converter, mechanical, embedded SW, manufacturing and test engineers to ensure successful product development and transfer to production.
Internship Program Details - Viasat's internship program is site-based. Site-based employees work 3+ days (60%+) per week from a Viasat office or work location within a standard five-day work week. Viasat embraces a flexible work environment and onsite/hybrid work is determined by individual roles and teams.
- To ensure equity across our intern population, intern compensation is pre-determined based on a variety of factors including role, location, and degree level. Intern compensation is non-negotiable.
- Housing assistance is available pending eligibility.
What you'll need- Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related field. To be eligible for this position, your final graduation date must fall between December 2027 and August 2028.
- Internship Dates: You must be available to work 40 hours/week for the full duration of the internship program. Limited exceptions may be granted. Viasat offers two cohort options based on semester and quarter academic calendars:
- Cohort 1: May 17, 2027 - August 6, 2027
- Cohort 2: June 21, 2027 - September 10, 2027
- Citizenship: This position requires U.S. Citizenship.
- Additional:
- Knowledge of Digital hardware design fundamentals
- FPGA design methodology
- FPGA verification
- Experience with test equipment
What will help you on the job- Understanding of basic digital design, Verilog, System Verilog
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 StatementViasat 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.
