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Varda Space Industries

Flight Software Internship - Spring 2027

Varda Space Industries · El Segundo, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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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

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About this role

As a Flight Software Intern at Varda, you will work full-time on-site in El Segundo, California, contributing to software development for various systems including flight and embedded software. Your responsibilities will involve building tools in Python and/or C++, debugging complex software issues, and collaborating with teams across mission operations. This internship is designed for students eager to grow technically while working on impactful projects in the aerospace industry.

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

  • Proficiency in C++
  • Experience working with embedded systems or microcontrollers
  • Understanding of core computer science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and operating systems
  • Ability to debug complex software issues and comfort working in Linux environments

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with systems fundamentals including concurrency, networking, performance, and reliability
  • Exposure to real-time embedded development or safety-critical software
  • Participation in any project work related to robotics, rocketry, or open-source contributions

What you get

  • Hourly Rate: $37.00
  • 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
  • $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses

Worth weighing

  • Internship is full-time and on-site, which may require relocation
  • No specific mention of prior internship experience required, but candidates should be actively enrolled in a degree program
  • Focus on fundamentals and growth mindset may indicate a learning-heavy environment rather than a strictly performance-based one

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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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