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Flight Software Intern - Spring 2027

Varda Space · Hardware

Location
El Segundo, CA
Metro
Los Angeles
Workplace
On-site
Level
Intern
Type
Internship
Posted
3 months ago
Source
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What the posting covers

About Varda

Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by…

About This Role

Spring internships will range between the months of January and May. All dates dependent upon the university schedule of the selected students. Internships are full-time and on-site in Los Angeles, CA. To be considered for this internship, candidates must be…

Responsibilities

You will be paired with mentors across Mission Software, Flight Software, and Embedded Systems, and your projects will be matched to your skills and coursework. Use first‑principles reasoning to approach problems and justify design tradeoffs. Build Python…

Basic Qualifications

Proficiency in C++ Experience working with embedded systems or microcontrollers (not limited to Arduino) Understanding of core computer science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and operating systems. Ability to debug complex software issues…

Preferred Skills And Experience

Familiarity with systems fundamentals including concurrency, networking, performance, and reliability. Exposure to real‑time embedded development or safety‑critical software, and a working knowledge of math and physics. Experience may come from coursework,…

Benefits

Consider your benefits covered for launch. At Varda, we invest in benefits and perks that support your health, financial well-being, and life beyond work. Benefits vary by position, with packages designed specifically for our regular full-time employees and…

Benefits

Up to $850 commute credit through Lyft or car rental reimbursement, if eligible. Workplace Experience & Perks Fully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and mission-success…

ITAR Requirements

Varda, like all employers, must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally, our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items. Because our employees are…