Flight Software (C++) Internship - Fall 2026

The flight software team is responsible for writing the embedded code that runs onboard Varda’s spacecraft — enabling autonomous control, data handling, and fault protection in space. In this role, you will help develop and test real-time C++ software running on flight computers, directly supporting systems like guidance, navigation, control, power management, and communications. You’ll gain experience working close to the hardware, integrating with sensors, actuators, and avionics to ensure the vehicle performs reliably across all mission phases.

Internships at Varda are optimal for students looking to grow technically and professionally while working on impactful projects critical to the company’s success. You will be working on a collaborative team in a startup environment while being able to learn from some of most accomplished and experienced aerospace professionals in the world. We’re dedicated to providing an experience that will let your decisions and contributions help drive Varda’s success. 

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  Design, implement, and debug embedded C++ software running on spacecraft systems

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  Work with hardware interfaces and component datasheets

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  Assist in systems integration and testing

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  Collaborate with avionics and systems teams to validate software behavior

• Proficiency in C++

• Strong understanding of computer architecture and operating systems

• Experience working with embedded systems or microcontrollers (not limited to Arduino)

• Familiarity with Linux environments

• Ability to troubleshoot and debug low-level software issues

• Hands-on experience with embedded development outside coursework

• Previous internship or project team experience

• Experience reading and utilizing component datasheets

• Coursework in embedded systems, digital design, or electronics

• Computer Architecture

• Operating Systems

• Software Engineering / Computer Science Fundamentals

• Data Structures & Algorithms

• (Bonus) Signals and Systems

• (Bonus) Digital Design, Assembly, Embedded Systems, Electronics

• Varda, like all employers, must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.  Additionally, our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items. At present, some of our technology to which employees have access requires a license to be exported to individuals other than “U.S. Persons” as defined in U.S. export regulations. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items, our current policy is to only hire “U.S. persons” who are permitted to have access to our technology without an export license. 

  “US person” means: U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum in the U.S.)

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