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Varda Space Industries · 7 hours ago

Flight Software (C++) 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 creating products and infrastructure needed for space to benefit life on Earth. In this internship role, you will help develop and test real-time C++ software for spacecraft systems, collaborating with a team of experienced aerospace professionals.

AerospaceManufacturingProduct Design

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Work with hardware interfaces and component datasheets

Assist in systems integration and testing

Collaborate with avionics and systems teams to validate software behavior

Qualification

C++Embedded systemsComputer architectureOperating systemsLinux environmentsTroubleshootingDebuggingTeam collaboration

Required

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

Preferred

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

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

El Segundo, California, USA

51-200 employees

http://varda.com

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

$328.02M

Key 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

The SpaceX Mafia is here

2025-12-25

Nasa.gov

NASA Ignites New Golden Age of Exploration, Innovation in 2025

2025-12-17

Morningstar.com

Varda, LeoLabs, and Anduril demonstrate on-orbit maneuver tracking and AI-enabled software integration in advance of a hypersonic reentry

2025-09-09

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