Software Engineer Intern in London

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

The Satellite Control Centre monitors and controls a fleet of 14+ satellites and ground stations making use of many automation tools. The SCC is supported by a small team of developers who over the years have built the I4S Ground Control System which collects data from various entities (satellite and ground equipment) and presents it to the controller via a unified graphical interface. The candidate will be part of this team and will work on new software tools to monitor variables on the primary and backup domain to identify differences between the two systems and/or manage the user credentials and roles.

The day-to-day

The candidate will prepare the software updates and perform a series of tests with the development system:

• Developing an application to automate software interactions using a REST API.
• Developing an application to manage users providing a user interface to update a series of XML files based on user input.

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 computer science, software engineering, maths, physics or a related field.
• 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 program. Note limited exceptions may be granted. Cohort 1: 15th June 2026 – 11th September 2026.

Additional Requirements:

• Python or Java
• HTML
• JavaScript (or JavaScript framework such as ReactJs)

What will help you on the job

Experience of software development, knowledge of the following would also be useful:

• Bash scripting
• Configuration Control (git)

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.

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.