Software Engineer 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're seeking highly motivated software engineer interns to join our teams, responsible for designing and building, Viasat's robust and flexible tactical network solutions.

Our teams focus on innovation and creativity, enabling us to stay ahead of the curve in the constantly evolving communications for our government partners. By using their expertise and innovative spirit, these teams at Viasat are helping to bridge the digital divide and connect tactical users worldwide.

The day-to-day

As a software engineer intern working in Tactical Communications Solutions you will be responsible for several aspects of the products.

• Interns will work on variety of projects including embedded (C, C++) to full stack web services development (Python, Go, AWS, Google Cloud)
• You will work with our tactical communications project teams, getting hands-on experience solving problems, building, operating and validating solutions for complex networks between the edge and the cloud
• Develop, test, and deploy software and networking applications
• Implement automation solutions to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort
• Participate in code reviews and regular team meetings
• Collaborate with other developers and product managers

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 a related field

To be eligible for this position your final graduation date must fall between December 2026 and June 2028

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. Li mited 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 , 202 6 - September 18, 2026

Citizenship : This position requires U.S. citizenship

Additional :

Knowledge of full-stack development and networking protocols

Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and compute environments

Experience working with C++, Java, Python, Node, or Go

Scripting with Bash, Python or similar

Experience with development tools such as Perforce, Git, Crucible, Swarm, Jenkins, JIRA

Agile Scrum development experience

What will help you on the job

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 https : / / careers.viasat.com / 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 .