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Viasat · 6 hours ago

Spacecraft Operations Specialist Intern, Viasat Government - Part Time

Logan, UT

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20.91/hr - $56.97/hr

Start in 2026 Winter

Viasat is a company focused on delivering connections that can change the world. The Spacecraft Operations Specialist Intern will assist in various tasks related to the health and operation of satellite platforms, including command sequencing and testing of mission planning systems.

InternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist in defining the scheduling constraints related to spacecraft bus operations, including power, thermal, and attitude control system limitations

Develop and test command sequencing logic that the autonomous system will use to operate the satellite, ensuring accurate timing for slews, data downlinks, and power modes

Model and integrate the constraints associated with both GEO relay and Direct-to-Earth (DTE) communication links into the existing optimization framework. This includes defining visibility windows and data rate constraints

Participate in hardware/software-in-the-loop (HIL/SIL) testing of the mission planning system to validate operational commands and telemetry processing

Document operational procedures for future mission operators

Qualification

Aerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringSatellite SubsystemsPythonMATLABSpacecraft OperationsProblem-solvingAttention to detail

Required

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

To be eligible for this position your final graduation date must fall between December 2026 and August 2027

You must be available part time from January through May/June and then full time for the full duration of the summer internship program

This position requires U.S. citizenship

Basic understanding of satellite subsystems (Power, ADCS, Comms)

Familiarity with programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python or MATLAB)

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred

Familiarity with spacecraft operations, limitations, and regulations governing the operation of space vehicles in low earth orbit

Benefits

Housing and relocation assistance are available to interns pending eligibility.

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.