RF Engineer Intern

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. 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.

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.

• 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

• 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.