Spacecraft Engineering Internship (Finance - Data Structures/ Analytics) - Spring/Summer 2025

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. 

From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics, there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind. 

Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal, with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, General Catalyst, and Also Capital. 

Varda is headquartered in El Segundo, California, where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles, equipment, and materials are built, integrated, and tested. Varda also has an office in Washington, D.C.  

Join Varda, and work to finally create a bustling in-space ecosystem.

About This Role 

Spring internships will range between the months of January and May. Summer internships will range between the months of May and September. All dates dependent upon the university schedule of the selected students. Internships are full-time and on-site in Los Angeles, CA.

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. 

As a part of the finance team you will collaborate with the team to develop data structures and enhance system capabilities for advanced analytics and dashboard creation. Utilize AI, Machine Learning, and LLMs to deliver business insights to executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Build data structure to support Business and Finance KPIs
• Publish Dashboards to automate reporting
• Review existing systems/tools and enhance reporting mechanisms
• Enable Machine Learning to evolve automation

Basic Qualifications

• Education: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program, majoring in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Preference for college juniors/rising seniors.
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in Python, R, Java, Linux, C++, or VMWare.
• AI/ML Knowledge: Strong understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Machine Learning algorithms.
• Framework Experience: Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn.

Preferred Skills And Experience 

• Project Experience: Previous involvement in AI/ML projects or internships.
• Deep Learning: Knowledge of deep learning and neural networks.
• Data Visualization: Experience with tools like Matplotlib and Seaborn.
• Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.

ITAR Requirements

• 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.  

Benefits

• Exciting team of professionals at the top of their field to working by your side
• Working in El Segundo, CA - an awesome Southern California beach city with quick access to entertainment and outdoor activities
• 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance.  We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, martial status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

E-Verify Statement

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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