Propulsion Engineering Internship

Responsibilities

• Own or contribute to hardware or software design to support the development of spacecraft or payloads
• Create or support test campaigns and build test stands
• Perform necessary analysis to support development and testing
• Work on projects such as hotfire test facility propellant system design, component test bench design, or automated data reduction software

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program
• Degree in Materials Science, Mechanical, Computer, or Electrical Engineering (or similar)
• Completed coursework in at least one of the following: Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Compressible Flow, or Combustion
• Familiarity with engineering design software and principles (NX/Teamcenter, GD&T, Matlab, or Python)
• Hands-on experience with building or testing fluid systems
• U.S. Person status for ITAR compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship or co-op experience
• Experience on technical project teams (e.g., Rocket club, Formula SAE)
• Completion of a Propulsion or Rocket Propulsion survey course
• Familiarity with the safe operation of combustion devices, rocket propellants, and pressurized systems

Benefits

• Hourly rate of $33.00
• Housing stipend for interns relocating to the area
• Commuter benefits to support local transportation
• On-site lunch and snacks provided daily, with dinners provided twice a week

About the Company

Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind by creating the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth.