El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
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. Varda’s W-S…
Skills: Job Hazard Analysis, Hazard Communication, Personal Protective Equipment, Environmental compliance, Hazardous waste management
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
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. Varda’s W-S…
Skills: Cybersecurity, Information security, Network security, Operating systems, Incident response
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$129k–$250k/yr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
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El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$76k–$144k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-08-07 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active a…
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El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
$62k–$141k/yr
Information System Security Officer The Opportunity: Maintain responsibility for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for all systems assigned. Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and r…
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El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$110k–$166k/yr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Digital signal processing, Digital communications, FPGA, MATLAB, Python
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
SAIC's Horizon 2 program is seeking your, our latest Space Operations Integrator to serve as a subject matter expert in support to the U.S. Space Force (USSF) in developing and deploying warfighter capabilities within th…
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El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
The MSEIT effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force’s Space Systems Command. We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state-of-the-art Military Satellite Communications …
Skills: Systems Engineering, Integration, Test, MBSE, Satellite Communications
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$140k–$220k/yr
CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warf…
Skills: Experimental Design, Bayesian Inference, Surrogate Modeling, Uncertainty Quantification, Python
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$132k–$194k/yr
Manager of Quality Engineering - Millennium Space Systems Company: Millennium Space Systems Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company, delivers affordable, high-performance space systems for exacting customers. At Mille…
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Oceanus Marine TechnologiesEl Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$125k–$180k/yr
About Oceanus Oceanus Marine Technologies is building the operating platform for the modern maritime world. Global trade runs on ships, and we’re redefining what’s possible at sea by leveraging modern technology. We’re a…
Skills: Network architecture, Linux systems administration, Compute infrastructure, Hardware procurement, Edge computing
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$96k–$182k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-08-06 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E04 ~ 2006 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E04 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The a…
Skills: Windows server management, Storage management, File server management, Access management, Data backup
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$132k–$194k/yr
Manager of Quality Engineering - Millennium Space Systems Company: Millennium Space Systems Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company, delivers affordable, high-performance space systems for exacting customers. At Mille…
Skills: Quality Engineering, Team Leadership, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action, AS9100
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
JOB DESCRIPTION: SAIC is seeking a Principal Program Systems Integration Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA. Due to security requirements, work is required to be on-site in a secure facility. SAIC is sub-contrac…
Skills: Systems Engineering, Systems Integration, Requirements Management, Technical Baseline Development, Digital Engineering
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$190k–$270k/yr
CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warf…
Skills: Hardware systems engineering, System architecture, Technical leadership, Cross-functional team management, Requirements management
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$29/hr–$47/hr
Propulsion Technician Senior Second Shift – Millennium Space Systems Company: Millennium Space Systems Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite compan…
Skills: Orbital Tube Welding, Propulsion Assembly, Blueprint Interpretation, Thermal System Installation, Harness Assembly
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$29/hr–$47/hr
Propulsion Technician Senior Second Shift – Millennium Space Systems Company: Millennium Space Systems Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite compan…
Skills: Orbital Tube Welding, Propulsion Assembly, Blueprint Interpretation, Thermal System Installation, Harness Assembly
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$130k–$210k/yr
CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warf…
Skills: Python, Test automation, Hardware integration, RF systems, Embedded systems
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$120k–$180k/yr
CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warf…
Skills: Cloud Architecture, AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, Zero Trust Architecture, Infrastructure as Code
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$205k–$245k/yr
CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with omniscient systems purpose-built for today’s realities. Designed and built by top U.S. military veterans and Silicon Valley innovators, CHAOS Industries’ products are po…
Skills: Mechanical Design, System Integration, SolidWorks, Ruggedized Hardware Design, Structural Analysis
El Segundo, California, United States • On-site
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The intern will lead Job Hazard Analyses across engineering and manufacturing operations to identify risks and implement mitigation strategies. They will also maintain environmental compliance and assist with emergency preparedness and safety equipment inspections.
Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in occupational safety, environmental engineering, or a related field. Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills are required to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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. Varda’s W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house, including the pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat shields, and the satellite buses.
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 offices in Washington, DC and Huntsville, AL.
Join Varda, and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem.
Spring internships will range between the months of January and May. All dates dependent upon the university schedule of the selected students. Internships are full-time and on-site in El Segundo, CA. To be considered for this internship, candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program.
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) ensures all operations at Varda are performed safely and effectively, without harming the environment. The EHS team is responsible for proactively identifying and mitigating physical, chemical, operational, and other hazards across Varda’s spacecraft and pharmaceutical development and production processes.
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.
Consider your benefits covered for launch. At Varda, we invest in benefits and perks that support your health, financial well-being, and life beyond work. Benefits vary by position, with packages designed specifically for our regular full-time employees and interns.
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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. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items, our 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).
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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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.
Expanding the economic bounds of humankind.
Varda is building the infrastructure for a thriving orbital economy, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. From new, life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optic cables, there is a world of products used to benefit life on Earth that can only be manufactured in space. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind.
Offices: 225 S Aviation Blvd, El Segundo, CA 90245, US
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