RF Engineer Intern

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

We are looking for an RF engineer intern who is eager to contribute to a small but fast-paced team that is developing solutions to a growing market. You will participate in developing large projects throughout the entire program life cycle. You’ll work closely with experienced RF engineers and hardware team, contributing to a future phased array product.

At the end of the internship, you will get to show off your accomplishment through presentations you have developed for our key leaders. We provide a fun and thriving working environment where you can learn from our passionate and creative team.

We are looking for you, a proactive and enthusiastic intern to join our team as RF Engineer for at least 6 months (full-time). You will be based in our Lausanne office-labs.

The day-to-day

During your internship period at Viasat in Lausanne, you will learn a lot as part of a team of senior engineers, developing groundbreaking satellite communications antenna technologies. You’ll play a key role in the design and development of ground breaking RF antenna systems. You’ll design, simulate and optimize radomes and antenna elements for Phased array at high frequencies. Working with the system and hardware teams to converge toward the best solutions. Developing and testing in the anechoic chamber the antenna and radome solutions in a modern lab environment.

This role provides an opportunity to work with some of the most modern antenna systems in the world.

What you'll need

• You are currently attending (at least 3rd year) or have completed a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in a relevant Engineering field.
• Must be available to work full time for duration of internship (6 months with potential to hire full time after internship)
• You have (student) experience working both independently and collaboratively in a lab environment
• First experience using RF simulation tools like HFSS or ADS
• Familiarity with RF measurement instrumentation
• Ideally, you have worked in multidisciplinary (student) teams RF, Hardware, Layout

What will help you on the job

• Swiss, EU (25) Citizenship or Valid Swiss Work Permit required
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Being a self-motivated individual that can work well independently and on a team
• Proficiency with test equipment –spectrum analyzers, etc.

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.