Position Description:
We are seeking a motivated Summer Intern to join our team in developing, integrating, and testing advanced Satellite Communication (SATCOM) terminal solutions. You will collaborate with experienced engineers to design and implement cutting-edge SATCOM technologies across multiple business units within Intelsat. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and innovative field, contributing to the future of global communications.
Job Responsibilities:
You will benchmark and validate new multi-orbit terminals in support of Intelsat's terminal product strategy and roadmap. Key responsibilities include assisting in terminal use case validation, conducting performance tests, and troubleshooting technical issues. This is a unique opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge with satcom virtualized modem integration and testing. Deliverables include benchmarking NGSO satcom terminals, optimizing terminal data collection scripts and visualizing terminal data sets.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience and/or interest in the following areas:
- Electrical and mechanical engineering design principles (i.e. RF, structural and thermal)
- Computer programming software used for task automation, data analysis, and data visualization (i.e. Python).
- Creating presentations for the purposes of communicating progress and summarizing terminal test reports (i.e. PowerPoint & Excel)
12 Week Schedule:
- Week 1-3: Orientation and Intro to technologies, review product portfolio and roadmap at Intelsat. Identify and create a plan for the various satcom terminals that will be evaluated during the internship.
- Week 4-6: Start testing the various satcom terminals and developing the various software scripts for automation, data collection and visualization.
- Week 7-10: Optimize the various test scripts and apply to new terminals if available.
- Week 10-12: Create terminal test reports and internship presentation.
Minimum Requirements:
- Eligible candidates must be one of the following:
- Part-time or full-time students who have completed 24+ credit hours (rising sophomores/juniors/seniors) and are enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university; Part-time or full-time students enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited college or university
- May 2025 graduate
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, professionalism, and maturity in the workplace
- Effective communicator in both written and spoken English
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in use of MSOffice Suite
- 3.0 GPA or above preferred
- This role is subject to ITAR/EAR; candidates must be a US Person (this includes US Citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Individual such as an asylee or refugee).
Summer Intern Program Description:
- Paid; 12 weeks starting on Monday, May 26, 2025 through August 15, 2025
- Schedule - 40 hours/week, Monday- Friday, 9 - 5 or regular core hours
- Hybrid environment (minimum 3 days in office location)
About Us As the foundational architects of satellite technology, Intelsat applies our expertise to develop breakthrough solutions that advance and secure boundless applications for our customers and partners.
At Intelsat, we increase human potential by connecting people, communities, businesses, and governments. Our employees enjoy a casual and collaborative environment, where we celebrate professional excellence in pursuit of the corporate mission. We hire skilled professionals who work in various areas such as: satellite engineering, network operations, cloud architecture, accounting, sales, legal, and more. Browse our current job openings or create a professional profile to stay informed about opportunities that match your interests and expertise.
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Intelsat is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Vets and Disabled
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In December of 2020, Intelsat completed its acquisition of the Commercial Aviation business of Gogo, creating the world’s leading provider of inflight broadband connectivity to the commercial aviation industry. Our offerings bring worldwide inflight Wi-Fi services that make internet and video entertainment a regular part of flying. We are a diverse and mission-minded group of professionals all working together in extraordinary harmony. And that’s just the beginning. We connect the aviation industry and air travelers with innovative technology and applications, and we do it all in a high-energy, Metra and L-friendly environment that welcomes the next challenge. Be prepared to join a performance-obsessed team that is passionate about bringing the internet to every device, every flight, everywhere.
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