Varda Space Industries · 9 hours ago
Mission Software (Python) Internship - Spring 2026
El Segundo, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SpringVarda Space Industries is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, creating products and infrastructure needed to benefit life on Earth. In this internship role, you will contribute to developing internal mission control software, including automation scripts and backend services, while working closely with engineering teams to ensure reliable operations across all phases of flight.
AerospaceManufacturingProduct Design
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain Python-based tools that interface with flight and ground systems
Assist in scripting and automation to support mission operations
Contribute to backend systems used for telemetry, data processing, or test coordination
Help ensure mission software reliability and maintainability through good software engineering practices
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in Python
Understanding of core computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, OS, etc.)
Ability to debug complex software issues
Comfort working in Linux-based environments
Must be a U.S. person as defined by U.S. export regulations
Preferred
Experience contributing to software projects outside class
Knowledge of signals and systems, digital design, or embedded development is a bonus
Experience on college 'project teams' (e.g., rocketry, robotics, etc.)
Benefits
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)
Company
Varda Space Industries
Low Earth orbit is open for business.
Founded in 2021
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$328.02MKey Investors
Alumni VenturesCaffeinated CapitalKhosla Ventures
2025-07-10Series C· $187M
2024-12-19Series C
2024-04-05Series B· $90M
Leadership Team
Will Bruey
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
Business Insider
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2025-12-17
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