Hands-on Aerospace Mechanisms & Payload Internship

Varda Space Industries; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Commuter benefit

Relocation support

Wellness reimbursement

Parental leave

One Medical membership

401(k) company match

EV charging

Job summary

Varda Space Industries is seeking Spring Mechanisms & Payload Internship candidates for 2027. Interns will work on hardware and software design, testing, and analysis for in-space manufacturing payloads, with opportunities to contribute across disciplines in a startup aerospace environment.

Internships are full-time and on-site in Los Angeles, CA, January to May with university schedule alignment. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited undergrad or graduate degree program and gain

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience designing, building, and/or operating electromechanical hardware.
• Experience with CAD and basic programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Own or contribute to hardware or software design to support development of spacecraft or payload.
• Create or support test campaigns and build test stands.
• Perform analysis to support development and testing.

Skills

Mechanical CAD (NX preferred)

Electromechanical hardware design

Python programming

Hands-on with hand tools

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Materials Science, Mechanical, Computer, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

Python

Job description

Varda Space Industries is seeking Spring Mechanisms & Payload Internship candidates for 2027. Interns will work on hardware and software design, testing, and analysis for in-space manufacturing payloads, with opportunities to contribute across disciplines in a startup aerospace environment.

Internships are full-time and on-site in Los Angeles, CA, January to May with university schedule alignment. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited undergrad or graduate degree program and gain