Avionics Engineering Internship - Spring 2027
Varda Space Industries · El Segundo, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 76 days Varda Space Industries's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 81% of Varda Space Industries's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Varda Space Industries
- high 85 stale, 0 reposted of 86 open
- Hiring momentum
- 215 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Varda Space Industries's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Varda Space Industries.
About this role
As an Avionics Engineering Intern at Varda, you will work on designing and testing custom PCBs for spacecraft electronics, including embedded systems and analog/digital components. Interns will engage in end-to-end hardware development, from schematic capture to testing, while collaborating with experienced aerospace professionals on impactful projects. This full-time, on-site internship in El Segundo, CA, is geared towards students looking to enhance their technical skills in a startup environment.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Varda Space Industries as an employer.
What you need
- Prior experience designing PCBs (printed circuit boards)
- Familiarity with microcontroller programming
- Some experience or interest in Python programming
- Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Nice to have
- Familiarity with Altium or other PCB design tools
- Entering Junior year or later in your academic program
- Strong attention to detail and ability to debug hardware prototypes
- Previous hands-on experience in project teams or labs
What you get
- Hourly Rate : $33.00
- Housing stipend for interns relocating to the area
- Commuter benefit to support local transportation
- Paid observed holidays
- 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
- $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
Worth weighing
- Internship is full-time and on-site, which may not suit all candidates
- Specific projects may vary and are not guaranteed to align with all interns' interests
- No mention of opportunities for remote work or flexible hours
- Candidates must be U.S. persons due to ITAR requirements
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Listed by Varda Space Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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