Spacecraft Structures Intern - CAD & Flight Hardware

Varda Space; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Commuter benefit

Hourly rate $33.00

Relocation support up to $4,000

Job summary

Varda Space is seeking Spring interns to grow technically and professionally in a collaborative startup environment in El Segundo, CA. Internships are full-time and on-site, with enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program required.

You will work on impactful projects critical to the company’s success under the Structures Team. Responsibilities include designing, building, and testing mechanical elements for in-orbit manufacturing spacecraft, generating CAD models and drawings,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Physics, or similar.
• Demonstrated ability to tackle and solve engineering challenges with involvement on technical projects.
• Desire to make your mark in a technically complex and fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Be part of the Varda Structures Team in designing, building, and testing mechanical elements of 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

CAD concepts

Finite element analysis

Machining

Python

GD&T concepts

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Engineering Physics

Enrollment in accredited undergrad/grad program

Engineering fundamentals

Tools

Siemens NX

Femap/NASTRAN

Job description

Varda Space is seeking Spring interns to grow technically and professionally in a collaborative startup environment in El Segundo, CA. Internships are full-time and on-site, with enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program required.

You will work on impactful projects critical to the company’s success under the Structures Team. Responsibilities include designing, building, and testing mechanical elements for in-orbit manufacturing spacecraft, generating CAD models and drawings,