Flight Software Intern - Spacecraft Autonomy (On-site LA)

Varda Space; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Commuter benefit

Health & Wellness coverage

Job summary

Varda Space is offering a summer internship in Los Angeles, CA, to join the flight software team. Interns will develop real-time C++ software for spacecraft, gaining hands-on experience with embedded systems, sensors, actuators, and avionics in a startup aerospace environment.

Eligible candidates are actively enrolled undergrad or graduate students; internships run May–August, full-time and on-site. Applicants should be prepared to work closely with hardware and systems teams.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C++.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture and operating systems.
• Experience working with embedded systems or microcontrollers (not limited to Arduino).
• Familiarity with Linux environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug low-level software issues.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and debug embedded C++ software running on spacecraft systems.
• Work with hardware interfaces and component datasheets.
• Assist in systems integration and testing.
• Collaborate with avionics and systems teams to validate software behavior.

Skills

C++

Embedded systems

Linux

Debugging

Education

Actively enrolled in undergrad/grad program

Tools

Hardware interfaces

Datasheets

Job description

Varda Space is offering a summer internship in Los Angeles, CA, to join the flight software team. Interns will develop real-time C++ software for spacecraft, gaining hands-on experience with embedded systems, sensors, actuators, and avionics in a startup aerospace environment.

Eligible candidates are actively enrolled undergrad or graduate students; internships run May–August, full-time and on-site. Applicants should be prepared to work closely with hardware and systems teams.