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Varda Space Industries

Propulsion Engineering 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

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 Propulsion Engineering Internship at Varda involves working on fluid systems critical for spacecraft maneuvers and reentry. Interns will contribute to hardware or software design, support testing campaigns, and perform analyses related to propulsion systems. This role offers hands-on experience in a collaborative startup environment, allowing interns to learn from experienced aerospace professionals while working on impactful projects.

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

  • Completed some Engineering coursework relevant to Propulsion, including Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Compressible Flow, or Combustion
  • Pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
  • Familiarity with engineering design software and principles (NX/Teamcenter, GD&T, Matlab/Python, and analysis packages)
  • Strong fundamentals in fluids engineering
  • Prior hands-on experience building or testing fluid systems
  • Familiarity with safe operation of combustion devices, rocket propellants, and pressurized systems

Nice to have

  • Previous internship or co-op experience
  • Previous experience on technical project teams (i.e. Rocket club, formula SAE, etc.)
  • Completion of a Propulsion or Rocket Propulsion survey course

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
  • Projects will be tailored to company needs and student skillsets closer to the start date

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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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