RF Engineer Intern

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.

This is a role for a junior RF engineer who is eager to contribute to a fast-paced team that is developing solutions to a growing market. We have a need for an individual to help the team assess the performance of system and sub-system components to be integrated in our multi-band phased array antenna design. The ideal candidate will participate in developing large projects throughout the entire program life cycle. You'll work closely with experienced RF engineers, System engineers, and the hardware and firmware teams, contributing to our future phased array products.

You'll play a key role in the design and development of groundbreaking RF antenna systems. You'll design, simulate and optimize antenna elements for phased array at frequencies from Ku to Ka bands. Performing design trades on the radiator elements and assessing effects of manufacturing tolerances. Working with the system and hardware teams to design solutions. Defining test methodology and assessing performance of key components critical to antenna functionality. Developing and testing in an anechoic chamber the antenna and radome solutions. This role provides an opportunity to work with some of the most innovative antenna systems in the world.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering
• To be eligible for this position your final graduation date must fall between December 2025 and June 2026
• Experience using electromagnetic simulation tools like HFSS or CST
• Experience using RF simulation tools like ADS or PathWave System Design (SystemVue)
• Experience using MATLAB
• Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with RF measurement instrumentation
• US citizenship is required for this role

• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Being a self-motivated individual that can work well independently and on a team
• RF background or interest in pursuing graduate engineering degree in RF or Electromagnetics
• Proficiency with test equipment - oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.
• Ability to work with different simulation tools

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.