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Propulsion Engineering Internship - Fall 2026

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Overview

About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business . Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules.

Key Responsibilities

Own or contribute to hardware or software design to support development of Spacecraft or payload Create or support test campaigns and build test stands Perform necessary analysis to support development and testing Basic Qualifications Must have…

Technical Tools
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About the Role

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The propulsion team is responsible for fluid systems on the vehicle required to complete spacecraft orbital maneuvers and earth reentry. This includes thrusters for primary maneuvers and attitude control, propellant tanks, and all associated plumbing and fluid components on the spacecraft. This system is completely designed, analyzed, fabricated, and tested in house which enables successful candidates exposure across all aspects of the design and manufacturing lifecycle of a space vehicle system.

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. 

Responsibilities

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  • Own or contribute to hardware or software design to support development of Spacecraft or payload 
  • Create or support test campaigns and build test stands 
  • Perform necessary analysis to support development and testing 

Requirements

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  • Must have completed some Engineering coursework relevant to Propulsion, including but not limited to:
    • At least one of:
      • Fluid Mechanics
      • Thermodynamics
      • Heat Transfer
      • Compressible Flow
      • Combustion
  • Pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineer, or Electrical Engineering (or similar engineering degrees)
  • 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
  • Familiarity or exposure to high precision manufacturing environments

Requirements

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  • 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

Intern projects will be tailored to company needs and student skillsets closer to the start date. Typical projects include:

  • Hotfire test facility propellant system design
  • Component test bench design
  • Automated data reduction software
  • Valve qualification test program development and execution
  • Bus Ground Fluids Equipment design

What We Offer

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Hourly Rate: $33.00
Housing stipend for interns relocating to the area
Commuter benefit to support local transportation

Requirements

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  • 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.)

     Learn more about the ITAR here.  

What We Offer

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Exciting team of professionals at the top of their field working by your side
Equity in a fully funded space startup with potential for significant growth (interns excluded)
401(k) matching (interns excluded)
Unlimited PTO (interns excluded)
Health insurance, including Vision and Dental
Lunch and snacks provided on site every day. Dinners provided twice a week.
Maternity / Paternity leave (interns excluded)

Varda Space Industries, Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

 

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Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
El Segundo, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US
Listed under
United States

Listing Details

Posted
March 23, 2026
First seen
March 26, 2026
Last seen
May 14, 2026

Posting Health

Days active
50
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Trust Level
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May 16, 2026

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Propulsion Engineering Internship - Fall 2026