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Frontend Engineer Intern - Design Systems

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Viasat

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Software Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Carlsbad

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a degree in computer science or related field, graduating between Dec 2025 - Jun 2026, and have experience with TypeScript, Sass, Next JS/React JS, HTML5/CSS3.
  • You will develop and maintain reusable React/Next.js components, collaborate with designers, document libraries, and support the Beam team in the full frontend development cycle.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field
  • To be eligible for this position your final graduation date must fall between December 2025 and June 2026
  • You must be available for the full duration of the 12-13 week internship program. Note limited exceptions may be granted.
  • Prior knowledge and experience working with TypeScript and/or ES5 Javascript
  • Prior knowledge and experience working with Sass
  • Prior knowledge and experience working with Next JS and/or React JS
  • Prior knowledge and experience working with HTML5 and/or CSS3

Responsibilities

  • As a Software Engineer Intern on our team, you’ll have an opportunity to see the full development cycle of what a frontend library looks like in production and gain hands-on experience!
  • You will be embedded directly within the development team and will work with designers to turn design specifications into reusable, production-ready React/Next.js & Vanilla JS components within the library.
  • You will also be responsible for maintaining, documenting, and supporting components within the Beam team.

FAQs

What is the role of the Frontend Engineer Intern - Design Systems?

The Frontend Engineer Intern will work with the Viasat Beam team, focusing on maintaining and developing React and Vanilla JS component libraries to establish the visual and behavioral standards for front-end components at Viasat.

What are the educational requirements for this internship?

Candidates must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field, with a final graduation date between December 2025 and June 2026.

How long is the internship program?

The internship program lasts for 12-13 weeks with specific cohorts starting in May and June 2025.

Are there opportunities for housing and relocation assistance?

Yes, housing and relocation assistance are available to interns pending eligibility.

What technical skills are required for this internship?

Prior knowledge and experience in TypeScript, ES5 JavaScript, Sass, Next JS, React JS, HTML5, and CSS3 are required.

Will I have the chance to work directly with designers?

Yes, interns will be embedded within the development team and will collaborate with designers to turn design specifications into reusable, production-ready components.

What tools or technologies should I be familiar with for this role?

Experience with build tools like webpack, rollup, or vite, as well as familiarity with NX or other Monorepo tools, will be beneficial.

What is the pay range for this internship?

The pay range for this role is between $20.91 and $56.97 per hour, with higher rates for specific locations such as San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area, and New York City metropolitan area.

What is the application process for this position?

Interested candidates can apply through the Viasat careers website, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected status.

Does Viasat offer any benefits to interns?

Yes, Viasat offers a range of benefits focused on holistic health and wellness, which can be found on their careers website.

Telecommunications
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1986
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone, and everything can be connected. For more than 30 years, Viasat innovations have helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments, and militaries around the world communicate — bringing connectivity when, where, and how it’s needed most. Viasat focuses on the connections that matter as we deliver bold results for our customers, partners, and shareholders worldwide. We provide internet to communities and families in places around the world where cable or fiber isn’t available so they can learn, laugh, and live just like everyone else. We deliver secure, resilient connectivity services and solutions to our military and allies that give them the information dominance they need to bring warfighters home safely. We ensure people on-the-go have access to the same quality of internet in the air or at sea as they have at home. And we give businesses of all sizes the freedom to keep their people, places, and things secure and connected — wherever opportunity takes them.