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Varda Space Industries · 6 hours ago

Mechanical Engineering Internship - Summer 2026

El Segundo, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Varda Space Industries is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, focusing on in-orbit manufacturing. The Mechanical Engineering Internship offers an opportunity to work on critical spaceflight hardware and ground support systems, contributing to impactful projects in a fast-paced team environment.

AerospaceManufacturingProduct Design

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design and development of spacecraft hardware or ground support equipment (MGSE)

Support test campaign planning and execution, including test stand design and data analysis

Create CAD models, detailed drawings, and perform basic engineering analysis (FEA, thermal, etc.)

Participate in design reviews and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet hardware requirements

Perform hands-on fabrication tasks or support machining operations when needed

Qualification

CADMATLABEngineering analysisFabricationSpace systemsTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Engineering or Physics (Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field)

Strong understanding of core engineering concepts, with completed coursework in: Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials, Thermodynamics or Heat Transfer

Experience using engineering tools such as CAD (e.g., NX), MATLAB, and/or LabVIEW

Proven ability to own and deliver a technically complex project, preferably in a team setting (e.g., FSAE, senior design, rocket team, etc.)

Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment

Must be a U.S. person as defined by U.S. export regulations