Space Structures Engineering Internship - On-site El Segundo

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend for interns relocating

Commuter benefit to support local_TRAN

Hourly rate $33.00

Job summary

Varda Space is seeking a Spring internship in El Segundo, CA, for students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering. The role focuses on designing, building, and testing mechanical elements for in-orbit manufacturing spacecraft and ground support equipment.

You will work with our structures team in a startup aerospace environment, learning from experienced professionals and contributing to impactful projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Physics, or similar engineering degrees.
• Demonstrated ability to tackle and solve engineering challenges with involvement on technical projects (e.g. Rocket Club, Formula SAE, previous internship or co‑op experience, personal projects).
• Desire to make your mark in a technically complex and fast-moving environment, with a passion for expanding what we can do in space.

Responsibilities

• Be part of the Varda Structures Team in designing, building, and testing mechanical elements of Varda's in-orbit manufacturing spacecraft or ground support equipment.
• Trade new design concepts using first-principles, physics-driven approaches.
• Generate CAD models and engineering drawings for hardware that will go to space and back.
• Build and test development and flight hardware.

Skills

Python

GD&T concepts

Hands-on engineering

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Engineering Physics

Similar engineering degrees

Tools

Siemens NX

Femap with NASTRAN

Machining (mill/lathe)

Python programming

Job description

Varda Space is seeking a Spring internship in El Segundo, CA, for students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering. The role focuses on designing, building, and testing mechanical elements for in-orbit manufacturing spacecraft and ground support equipment.

You will work with our structures team in a startup aerospace environment, learning from experienced professionals and contributing to impactful projects.