Spacecraft Mechanisms & Payloads Intern

Varda Space Industries; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend for interns

Commuter benefit

Relocation support

Job summary

Varda Space Industries is offering an on-site summer internship in Los Angeles, CA, for students enrolled in accredited undergraduate or graduate programs. The payload team will guide you as you design, build, test, and operate in-space manufacturing and reentry testbed payloads.

You will apply programming, mechatronics, structures, fabrication and testing skills while collaborating with experts across disciplines in a startup environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical CAD (NX preferred).
• Experience designing, building, and/or operating electromechanical hardware (motors, sensors, linkages, gearboxes, solenoids, etc.).
• Basic programming skills in at least one language (python preferred).
• Comfort using common hand tools and interest in learning how to use machine tools to fabricate parts (e.g., drill press, lathe, mill, etc.).
• Pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineer, or Electrical Engineering (or similar engineering degrees).

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 necessary analysis to support development and testing

Skills

NX CAD

Electromechanical hardware

Python programming

Hand tools use

Engineering degree

Education

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

Job description

Varda Space Industries is offering an on-site summer internship in Los Angeles, CA, for students enrolled in accredited undergraduate or graduate programs. The payload team will guide you as you design, build, test, and operate in-space manufacturing and reentry testbed payloads.

You will apply programming, mechatronics, structures, fabrication and testing skills while collaborating with experts across disciplines in a startup environment.