About the role#
The Applications Engineering internship focuses on the connectivity of systems, data, and processes that power company operations. You will build and maintain integrations between enterprise platforms like ERP, PLM, and HRIS. The work involves data modeling, workflow automation, and light software development. You will partner directly with the teams whose processes these applications support. This is a full-time, on-site position based in El Segundo, California, running between January and May 2027.
What you'll do#
- Develop dashboards, reports, and metrics that surface operational data to stakeholders across the company.
- Partner with users in engineering, supply chain, finance, and operations to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Document data sources, workflows, and integrations so they can be maintained and improved.
- Support the rollout, configuration, and troubleshooting of internal applications.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in computer science, information systems, data science, engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with SQL, Python, or low-code/ETL tools.
- Familiarity with enterprise systems such as ERP, PLM, CRM, or HRIS, or data integration tools like Alteryx, dbt, or Power BI.
- Comfort working across the full stack of a data problem, including sourcing, modeling, transforming, and presenting.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to gather requirements from non-technical stakeholders.
Location & details#
- Location: El Segundo, California.
- Term: Spring 2027 (January through May).
- This is a paid, full-time, on-site internship.
- Varda is required to hire U.S. persons who are permitted to access export-controlled items without a license.
About Varda Space Industries
Varda Space Industries operates in the defense and space manufacturing sector. The company focuses on orbital infrastructure, including pharmaceutical processing and reentry capsules. It produces items that require manufacturing in space, such as fiber optic cables and medical products. Founded in 2021, the firm maintains its headquarters in El Segundo, California. It currently employs over 250 people.
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