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Viasat · 1 day ago

Software Engineer Intern, Antenna Systems

Duluth, GA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20.91/hr - $67.07/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Viasat is a global communications company on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. They are seeking a Software Engineer Intern to support the development and delivery of monitor and control software for satellite antenna systems, participating in software development using Python and various communication protocols.

InternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and document device drivers

Configure and deploy ViaControl M&C software onto various hardware and antenna systems

Support internal and external customers with general questions and support in resolving issues

Work closely with the product development team to support feature development and provide feedback on system performance

Support other team members in meeting delivery timeline and resolving any issues

Qualification

PythonCommunication protocolsAnsibleLINUX OSAnalytical skillsWillingness to learnCollaboration

Required

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher program in computer science, engineering, or related field

Final graduation date must fall between December 2026 and August 2027

Must be available to work 40 hours/week for the full duration of the internship program

U.S. citizenship is required

Strong analytical skills to approach and solve problems effectively

Ability to articulate thoughts clearly, both in writing and verbally, to collaborate with other team members

Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing environments

Experience working in Python

Knowledge of various communication protocols including TCP, SNMP, and REST

Preferred

Hands-on development experience with Python

Experience with Ansible

Knowledge of LINUX OS platform, preferably RedHat or Centos

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.