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Varda Space Industries

Vehicle Integration & Test 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

The Vehicle Integration & Test Internship at Varda involves hands-on work with spacecraft and reentry systems, focusing on assembly, integration, and verification processes. Interns will contribute to hardware and software design, support system test campaigns, and perform analyses necessary for development and verification efforts. This role offers an opportunity to work closely with experienced aerospace professionals in a collaborative startup environment.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Hands-on experience in any engineering discipline
  • Modeling/Assembly CAD experience

Nice to have

  • Previous internship or co-op experience
  • Previous experience on technical project teams (i.e. Rocket club, formula SAE, etc.)
  • Python

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, which may require relocation for some candidates.
  • Intern projects will be tailored to company needs and student skillsets closer to the start date, which may lead to variability in the specific tasks assigned.
  • No mention of long-term job placement or conversion opportunities post-internship.
  • Candidates must be U.S. persons due to ITAR requirements, which may limit eligibility for some applicants.

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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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