Propulsion Engineering Intern - Spring 2027 (LA On-Site)

Varda Space; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Commuter benefit

Health insurance for interns

Job summary

Varda Space offers a full-time, on-site propulsion internship in Los Angeles, CA, for students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs. You will work with the propulsion team on hardware and fluid systems designs, test campaigns, and development analyses.

You'll gain exposure to rocket propulsion concepts, fluid system design, and hands-on testing within a startup aerospace environment, mentored by experienced engineers as the company builds its in-space infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Must have completed engineering coursework relevant to Propulsion, including Fluid Mechanics or Thermodynamics.
• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's in an accredited engineering field.
• Familiarity with engineering design software (NX/Teamcenter, GD&T, Matlab/Python).
• Strong fundamentals in fluids engineering and hands-on experience building or testing fluid systems.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fluids engineering

Propulsion concepts

Data analysis

Laboratory testing

Engineering coursework in Propulsion

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Pursuing degree in Materials Science/Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

NX/Teamcenter

GD&T

Matlab/Python

Job description

Varda Space offers a full-time, on-site propulsion internship in Los Angeles, CA, for students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs. You will work with the propulsion team on hardware and fluid systems designs, test campaigns, and development analyses.

You'll gain exposure to rocket propulsion concepts, fluid system design, and hands-on testing within a startup aerospace environment, mentored by experienced engineers as the company builds its in-space infrastructure.