Guidance, Navigation & Controls (GNC) 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 a GNC intern at Varda, you will work on the design, analysis, simulation, and operational performance of reentry vehicles. Your responsibilities will include contributing to algorithms and simulations, integrating and testing GNC sensors, and designing mission-critical tooling for automated maneuvers. This role offers a collaborative environment where you can learn from experienced aerospace professionals while working on impactful projects.
- 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
- Previous GNC internship
- Familiar with orbital mechanics, flight dynamics, trajectory design and optimization, feedback controls, 6DOF flight simulations, navigation solutions, guidance navigation and controls flight algorithms, monte carlo analysis
- Familiarity with C++ or python and modern software development principles
Nice to have
- At least one year of experience on a technical project team (e.g., CubeSat, Rocket Team, AIAA Design-Build-Fly, Formula SAE)
- Previous experience working on simulation support tools or GNC tooling for aerospace vehicles
- Familiarity with Monte Carlo analysis, navigation filters, sensor/actuator integration, or HIL simulation environments
- Experience with tools like GMAT, POST2, MATLAB/Simulink, or custom orbital simulation frameworks
- Strong communication and documentation skills
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 in Los Angeles, CA
- Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program
- No mention of remote work options
- Internship duration is between January and May, dependent on university schedule
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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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