One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
What you'll do
The Innovation Ventures (IV) team sits within Viasat's Engineering division. The IV team leads the exploration of breakthrough innovations by focusing on early-stage business opportunities, exploring various system concepts and performing technology feasibilities and trade-off.
The day-to-day
Interns on this team will explore, validate, and unlock the value of new advanced concepts, ranging from satellites, network infrastructures, down to components or algorithms. You will help shape and support the design, prototype and delivery of new service concepts.
Internship Programme Details:
You will work onsite at the Viasat London office for the duration of your 12-13 week internship. Viasat embraces a flexible work environment and onsite/hybrid work is determined by individual roles and teams.
To ensure equity across our intern population, intern compensation is pre-determined based on a variety of factors including: role, location, and final graduation date. Intern compensation is non-negotiable.
What you'll need
Education Requirements:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Space Engineering, Electronics, Communications, Physics, Manufacturing or other relevant science and technology areas.
- To be eligible for this position you must complete your degree between December 2026 and Summer 2027
Internship Dates:
- You must be available for the full duration of the internship programme. Note limited exceptions may be granted.
- Cohort 1: 15th June 2026 – 11th September 2026
Additional Requirements:
- A good understanding/attitude to understand Space Systems, Networks, User Terminals, and/or Platform Development.
- The ability to understand new technical fields quickly in areas such as satellite communication systems, Software Defined Radio technologies, programming and simulation tools for RF systems, Machine learning, and/or other relevant emerging technologies.
What will help you on the job
- Familiarity with concepts such as Internet of things, 5G and its challenges, Inter-satellite link communication technologies, position navigation and timing, outer space communication systems, Space debris management, Low Earth Orbit satellites architectures and orbital dynamics, High Altitude Platforms market and capabilities, in-orbit manufacturing, and/or Lunar communications.
- Knowledge of running orbital simulations and/or RF link budgets across various modulation schemes, coding and frequency bands within the satellite and terrestrial frequency bands.
- General coding knowledge (Matlab, Python, etc.).
- Experience with STK and/or other industry standard tools.
At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at careers.viasat.com/LifeAtViasat/Benefits.
EEO Statement
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.
