Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) 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 Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Intern at Varda, you will work on identifying and mitigating hazards in the company's spacecraft and pharmaceutical production processes. Your responsibilities will include leading Job Hazard Analyses, ensuring safe handling of hazardous materials, maintaining environmental compliance, and assisting with emergency preparedness. This role offers a collaborative startup environment and the opportunity to learn from experienced aerospace professionals.
- 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
- Currently pursuing a degree in occupational safety & health, environmental engineering/safety, or related field
- Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently, in a fast-paced work environment
Nice to have
- Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulatory EHS standards (e.g., Cal/OSHA, Cal/EPA, RCRA, SCAQMD, DOT, CA Fire Code)
- Hands-on experience with conducting risk assessments and implementing safety control measures
- Prior EHS-related internship or project experience in an engineering or laboratory setting
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 El Segundo, CA, which may require relocation for some candidates.
- No mention of remote work options or flexibility in hours.
- Internship duration is dependent on university schedule, which may not align with all candidates' availability.
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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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