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Viasat · 3 hours ago

RF Systems Engineering Intern

Duluth, GA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20.91/hr - $56.97/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Viasat is a company dedicated to delivering connections with the capacity to change the world. They are seeking an RF Systems Engineering Intern to work on antenna systems and RF electronics, providing an opportunity to grow knowledge in systems design and satellite communication terminals.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Come join us as we build complete antenna systems "from RF to bits."

In this role you will work on:

Radio frequency transmit/receive electronics, high-speed modems, and software systems that deliver a stream of bits to the end customer

Mechanical structures that form the antenna

Motors and controllers that position the reflectors

Our Antenna Systems teams works together on the design, development and validation of ground systems ranging from 2m up to 24m sized parabolic dishes for government and commercial customers. An intern on our team can expect to work on a wide variety of tasks such as:

Design architecture of a ground station

Requirements management

Trade studies - make vs. buy decisions

Specifications for RF equipment - LNA, Converters, HPAs

RF and Mechanical Analysis - G/T, EIRP, Link Budget, RF Cascades, Servo Response, Beam Squint

Conduct design reviews

Preparation of test plans and procedures

Support factory and site acceptance tests - RF measurement with VNA and/or Spectrum Analyzer

Qualification

RF designMechanical assemblyTest plan developmentMATLABSatellite communicationsAC/DC circuitsExcel proficiencyPowerPoint proficiencyCommunicationProblem-solvingTeam collaboration

Required

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or a 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

Class work or exposure to the design and/or assembly of electrical systems, AC/DC circuits, servo motor controls, base-band equipment and basic networking

Ability to analyze requirements, develop test plans/procedures, and document test results

Excellent communications skills (written and oral)

Ability to work independently and solve complex problems in remote locations with minimal assistance

Skilled with excel and PowerPoint

Preferred

Experience in MATLAB, Excel, PowerPoint

A strong mechanical background and experience with mechanical assembly

Experience in the operation of some of the following equipment: Multi-meter, Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, and Network Analyzer

Coursework or experience in satellite communications

Knowledge of RF

Experience with Remote Sensing, Earth Observation, or other military or commercial systems

Computer control of Ethernet devices over LAN and WAN

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.