Viasat · 16 hours ago
Data Science Intern
Carlsbad, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20.91/hr - $56.97/hrViasat is a global communications company on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. They are seeking a motivated Data Science Intern to work with large-scale datasets, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and develop data-driven insights for satellite communications products and services.
Telecom & CommunicationsInternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and business opportunities
Develop and validate statistical models to support forecasting, optimization, and performance analysis
Support data cleaning, feature engineering, and exploratory data analysis (EDA)
Partner with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to answer key business questions
Document methodologies and present findings to team members and leadership
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's (preferred) degree in: Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field
To be eligible for this position your final graduation date must fall between December 2026 and August 2027
Strong proficiency in Python for data analysis
Experience with SQL for querying relational databases
Experience using data manipulation libraries such as NumPy, pandas, or Polars
Coursework or project experience in statistics, machine learning, or data mining
You must be available to work 40 hours/week for the full duration of the internship program
Preferred
Experience with machine learning libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., matplotlib, seaborn, etc.)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP)
Exposure to big data tools (Snowflake, BigQuery, etc.)
Experience working with network/telemetry data
Ability to communicate analytical findings clearly
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.
Company
Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that offers satellite services.
Founded in 1986
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.16BKey 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
Recent News
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