Space Payload Mechanisms Intern — Hands-on Design & Testing

Telemetry Today LLC; El Segundo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Commuter benefit

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Relocation support

One Medical membership

Wellness reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Parental leave

401(k) with match

Job summary

Varda Space Industries is offering summer internships in Los Angeles, CA, on-site. Interns must be actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program.

You’ll work with a cross-functional payload team to design, build, test, and operate in-space manufacturing and reentry testbed payloads. Interns gain hands-on experience across mechanical, electrical, and software domains, with mentorship from aerospace professionals.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related engineering field.
• Experience with design, build, and test of electromechanical hardware.
• Comfort with basic programming and hand tools.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical CAD (NX)

Electromechanical hardware

Python programming

Hand tools use

Engineering degree pursuit

Education

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

Tools

NX

Machining tools (drill press, lathe, mill)

Job description

Varda Space Industries is offering summer internships in Los Angeles, CA, on-site. Interns must be actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program.

You’ll work with a cross-functional payload team to design, build, test, and operate in-space manufacturing and reentry testbed payloads. Interns gain hands-on experience across mechanical, electrical, and software domains, with mentorship from aerospace professionals.