About the role#
As a Software Engineer Intern, you will join the Government Services and Solutions team. You will contribute to the design, refactoring, and maintenance of code for various product lines. This role involves meeting standards for functionality, security, and performance while working within an agile, multidisciplinary development team. You will help clarify requirements and support the full development lifecycle, including integration, automation, and testing.
What you'll do#
- Engage in software and software systems engineering.
- Work on embedded systems software engineering.
- Contribute to front end user interface development, including user experience focus.
- Develop system infrastructure, including scripting, automation, data visualization, and dashboarding.
- Support the development and certification of final products.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
- A final graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028.
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Previous experience with Object Oriented and functional programming.
- Experience with or a desire to learn Linux.
- Previous experience using C or C++.
- Ability to pick up new software, frameworks, and APIs.
- Familiarity with Git, development tools like Eclipse or Visual Studio, CI/CD pipelines, and unit testing.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, along with problem solving and debugging abilities.
Location & details#
- Location: Germantown, Maryland.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid (3+ days per week onsite).
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: Housing assistance is available pending eligibility.
About Viasat
Viasat is a telecommunications company founded in 1986. Based in Carlsbad, California, it provides satellite connectivity and digital services to governments, businesses, and communities. The company employs nearly 7,000 people across its global offices. Its operations include residential internet, in-flight Wi-Fi, and military-grade encryption products.
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