About the role#
The Vehicle Integration & Test team handles the assembly, integration, and verification of our spacecraft and reentry systems. As an intern, you will bridge the gap between design and flight. You will gain hands-on experience with flight hardware, test operations, and real-time problem solving. This is a full-time, on-site role based in El Segundo, California, running between January and May 2027.
What you'll do#
- Own or contribute to hardware or software design for spacecraft or payloads.
- Develop and support system test campaigns.
- Perform analysis to support development and verification efforts.
- Work on projects such as procedure generation, ground support equipment design, and flight hardware upgrades.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering.
- Hands-on experience in an engineering discipline.
- Modeling or assembly CAD experience.
- Familiarity with Python programming.
- Ability to work on-site in California.
Location & details#
- Location: El Segundo, California.
- Term: Spring 2027 (January to May).
- Modality: Full-time, on-site.
- Compensation: $33.00 per hour, plus a housing stipend and commuter benefits.
- Citizenship: This role requires U.S. person status for export control compliance.
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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