About the role#
As a Software Engineer Intern, you will join the Government Services and Solutions team. You will contribute to the design, maintenance, and refactoring of code for various product lines. You will work within an agile, multidisciplinary team to build high-quality, secure communications solutions for government customers across airborne, land, and maritime domains.
What you'll do#
- Engage in software and software systems engineering.
- Develop embedded systems or applications.
- Build front-end user interfaces with a focus on user experience.
- Work on system infrastructure, including scripting, automation, data visualization, and dashboarding.
- Support development, integration, and testing of products through certification.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028.
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week for the duration of the program.
- Experience with Object Oriented and functional programming.
- Experience using C or C++.
- Familiarity with Git and development tools like Eclipse or Visual Studio.
- Experience with or a desire to learn Linux.
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.
- Ability to learn new software, frameworks, and APIs.
Location & details#
- Location: Germantown, Maryland.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid or on-site (3+ days per week in the office).
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
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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