Product Quality Engineering Intern
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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
We are seeking a Product Quality Engineering Intern to join us this summer. In this role, you will gain hands‑on experience with high‑reliability tactical and space‑class electronics, collaborating with teams that plan, integrate, test, and validate compliance for mission‑critical hardware.
You will assist Product Quality Engineers in ensuring our products meet the rigorous performance and reliability expectations of our government customers. You will also participate in the development and improvement of quality processes that strengthen our ability to build and deliver dependable systems.
The day-to-day
- Support product yield and defect trend analysis and provide data‑driven insights that help improve quality performance.
- Assist with structured problem‑solving by contributing to root‑cause identification, corrective/preventive actions, and clear documentation.
- Evaluate the product quality of internal builds and procured components and summarize findings with recommended next steps.
- Help strengthen defect data integrity by standardizing defect classification, improving cause coding, and ensuring accurate, complete quality records.
- Partner with manufacturing, test, and engineering teams to clarify workflows, inspection points, and traceability steps, and document agreed changes.
- Contribute to developing repeatable processes, templates, and checklists that support consistent execution across programs and sites.
- Communicate results clearly by turning analysis into simple visuals, summaries, or recommendations for Product Quality Engineers and cross‑functional partners.
Internship Program Details
- This role is onsite at a Viasat office location; onsite/hybrid work varies by team.
- Housing and relocation assistance may be available depending on eligibility.
- Compensation is standardized and based on factors including role, location, and graduation date.
- Interns must be available to work 40 hours/week for the full duration of one of the established internship cohorts:
- Cohort 1: May 18, 2026 – August 14, 2026
- Cohort 2: June 22, 2026 – September 18, 2026
What you'll need
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Graduation date between December 2026 and August 2027.
- Strong digital literacy with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong math, statistics, and data analysis skills.
- Ability to work onsite for the full internship length.
- U.S. citizenship required.
What will help you on the job
- Previous internship or hands‑on engineering experience.
- Familiarity with automation, scripting, or data visualization tools.
- Interest in quality engineering, manufacturing, or reliability.
- Curiosity, analytical thinking, and comfort working with technical teams.
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.
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