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Viasat · 10 hours ago

Embedded Software Engineer Intern - Viasat Government

Tempe, AZ

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$25.96/hr - $67.07/hr

Viasat is a global communications company on a mission to deliver connections that change the world. They are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer Intern to join their Secure Network Systems team, where the intern will gain experience in cybersecurity software, embedded systems engineering, and work as part of an agile development team.

InternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Join a software development team that designs, re-factors, and maintains code for existing and upcoming features across one or more product lines while meeting a stringent set of standards for security design and testing

Work as part of a team that helps clarify requirements while continuously supporting development, integration, automation, and test of the final product through certification

Learn about and gain experience in cybersecurity software & systems engineering, embedded systems software engineering, and system infrastructure development; scripting, automation, data visualization & dashboarding

Qualification

CC++Object Oriented ProgrammingEmbedded systems engineeringCybersecurity software engineeringLinuxRustDebugging skillsDesire to learnCommunicationTeamwork skillsProblem solving

Required

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math, and/or a related field

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

US Citizenship is required for this role

Ability and willingness to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance

Previous experience using C or C++

Previous experience with Object Oriented Programming

Ability to pick up new software, frameworks and APIs

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Excellent software design, problem solving, and debugging skills

Preferred

Experience with or desire to learn Rust

Experience with or desire to learn Linux

Experience with Java or Python

Previous Viasat internship experience

Courses in software architecture and practical software design usage

Experience with developing software monitoring and control software

Familiarity with configuration management tools (Perforce), development tools (Eclipse, Visual Studio, etc.), and agile development methodologies

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines

Knowledge of TCP/IP network fundamentals

Desire to work on network-based products

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.

Company

Viasat

Glassdoor3.8

Viasat is a global communications company that offers satellite services.

Founded in 1986

Carlsbad, California, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.viasat.com

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$3.16B

Key Investors

UK Space AgencyNASA

2025-11-21Grant· $1.15M

2024-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.98B

2023-09-13Post Ipo Debt· $733.4M

Leadership Team

Andy Lincoln

Chief Engineer

Don Buchman

President Aviation

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