Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering Intern

Vardaspace; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 37,505,160 - 53,416,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Commuter benefit

Flexible PTO and 12 paid holidays

Fully stocked kitchen with meals provided

Free EV charging

Dog-friendly office space

Job summary

Vardaspace in El Segundo, California, is offering a Mechanical Engineering Internship for students looking to work on impactful spaceflight projects. Interns will collaborate on design and analysis for spacecraft components in a fast-paced startup environment.

This full-time, on-site position is ideal for undergraduate or graduate students actively enrolled in engineering or physics programs. Interns will also receive guidance from experienced aerospace professionals, helping them grow technically and professionally.

Compensation includes an hourly rate of $33 and various benefits including a housing stipend.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Engineering or Physics (Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field).
• Strong understanding of core engineering concepts, with completed coursework in Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials, Thermodynamics or Heat Transfer.
• Experience using engineering tools such as CAD, MATLAB, and/or LabVIEW.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of spacecraft hardware or ground support equipment.
• Support test campaign planning and execution, including test stand design and data analysis.
• Create CAD models, detailed drawings, and perform basic engineering analysis.

Skills

Core engineering concepts

CAD tools (e.g., NX)

MATLAB

Strong communication skills

Education

Currently enrolled in bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics

Tools

LabVIEW

Job description

Vardaspace in El Segundo, California, is offering a Mechanical Engineering Internship for students looking to work on impactful spaceflight projects. Interns will collaborate on design and analysis for spacecraft components in a fast-paced startup environment.

This full-time, on-site position is ideal for undergraduate or graduate students actively enrolled in engineering or physics programs. Interns will also receive guidance from experienced aerospace professionals, helping them grow technically and professionally.

Compensation includes an hourly rate of $33 and various benefits including a housing stipend.