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

As a finance intern you will work with a team on a wide range of finance activities to support the Antenna Systems business. We help run a profitable and cashflow positive business area.  From FP&A to billing and cash collection.  We partner with all functional areas of the business to help guide strategic decision making.

Work includes but is not limited to FP&A, cost reporting, billing, month end closing processes (such as accruals), labor reporting, and various other ad hoc reporting. You will be exposed to navigating an ERP system to generate billing and pulling various reports. This intern will also be introduced to program cost tracking (performance to budget, ad hoc reporting, etc)

The day-to-day

This is a structured summer internship focused on a defined operational improvements, such as process standardization and inventory accuracy at the Pendergrass site. The program is designed to deliver a measurable outcome while intentionally creating hands on opportunities for existing FAs to build mentoring, training, and people leadership skills. The intern will gain practical exposure to real business processes, guided by FA mentors, and will complete a documented project with clear deliverables and recommended improvements.

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 finance, accounting, or related 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:

  • Entry level with some basic finance and accounting knowledge

  • Attention to detail and an eagerness to learn will be key.

  • Intermediate experience in Excel (vlookup, pivot tables)

  • Ability to listen and take good notes

What will help you on the job

• Demonstrates attention to detail when working with data and assignments
• Able to work independently with guidance, asking questions as needed and learning on the job

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.