Structures Engineering Intern: In‑Orbit Spacecraft Hardware

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend for interns relocating

Commuter benefit

Wellness reimbursement

Relocation support

Job summary

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA invites spring interns to join the Structures Team. You will design, build, and test mechanical elements of our in‑space manufacturing spacecraft and ground support gear, working on real hardware in a fast‑moving, collaborative startup environment.

Candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Engineering Physics, with hands‑on experience in CAD (Siemens NX), FEA (Femap/NASTRAN), machining, Python, and GD&T.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Physics, or similar.
• Demonstrated involvement on technical projects (e.g. Rocket Club, Formula SAE, internships).
• Desire to work in a fast-moving environment on technically complex space projects.

Responsibilities

• Trade new design concepts using first-principles, physics-driven approaches.
• Generate CAD models and engineering drawings for hardware intended for space.
• Build and test development and flight hardware.

Skills

CAD software

Finite element analysis

Machining

Python

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Aerospace Eng or Engineering Physics

Tools

Siemens NX

Femap

NASTRAN

Job description

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA invites spring interns to join the Structures Team. You will design, build, and test mechanical elements of our in‑space manufacturing spacecraft and ground support gear, working on real hardware in a fast‑moving, collaborative startup environment.

Candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Engineering Physics, with hands‑on experience in CAD (Siemens NX), FEA (Femap/NASTRAN), machining, Python, and GD&T.