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About us

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

This position is in the Corporate Quality position in Duluth, GA – A suburb of Atlanta. The assignment will be in Product Quality Group for the Airborne Mobility. Engage in solving problems to improve product quality, on time delivery, and cost. Candidate may review product yield, Non-Conformances, and field reliability data for trends and provide analysis and input actions for process improvement activities. Assist in driving root cause through investigations and problem solving through use of tools like 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa, etc. Assist in defining and improving Key Performance Indicators through the use of tools like Pareto Analysis, Histograms, Cause & Effect Diagrams, etc.

The day-to-day

Review material issues and collaborate with engineers to decide what actions need to be taken to address these issues Evaluate our processes and methods of monitoring and measuring our performance provide guidance on improvement opportunities Collaborate with cross functional teams as you purpose and implement process changes or new solutions

Internship Program Details

• You will work onsite at a Viasat office location for the duration of your internship. Viasat embraces a flexible work environment and onsite/hybrid work is determined by individual roles and teams.
• Housing and relocation assistance are available to interns pending eligibility.
• 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

Requirements

Education

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent Engineering field
• To be eligible for this position your final graduation date must fall between December 2026 and August 2027

Internship Dates: You must be available to work 40 hours/week for the full duration of the internship program as outlined in the cohort dates below. Limited exceptions may be granted. Viasat offers two options based on semester and quarter academic calendars

Cohort 1: May 18, 2026 – August 14, 2026

Cohort 2: June 22, 2026 – September 18, 2026

Citizenship: This position requires U.S. citizenship

Additional

• Strong math, statistics data analysis, data mining skills
• Interest and aptitude in pursuing root cause of problems and finding solutions to improve our products and processes
• Some experience in support of electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies Build and Test, etc.
• Experience with process improvement, project planning, etc.

What will help you on the job

A sense of curiosity Keen analytical skills Mathematics Statistics A process driven mindset Strong organizational skills Strong communication skills

Salary range

$20.91 - $56.97 / hourly. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $25.96 - $67.07/ hourly

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.