Mission Operations Internship - Fall 2026 at Varda Space… · El Segundo

Summary: Varda is a company focused on accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure. The Mission Operations Internship involves working with experienced Mission Directors and engineering teams to develop web tools that support on-orbit missions and contribute to the company's success in the orbital economy. Responsibilities: - Operate as an integrated member of Varda’s Mission Operations team - Own the full-stack development life cycle of internal tools used in spacecraft and payload operations - Develop, test, and deploy web-based applications to support automation and scalability as mission cadence increases - Contribute to system verification, infrastructure integration, and debugging of mission-critical code - Collaborate across engineering teams to build and implement the first-use cases of your tools - Support mission operations in real time as your code is deployed in live spaceflight environments Required Qualifications: - Full-stack coding experience with web development languages such as: Python, Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, C, C++, nginx - Experience deploying, executing, and debugging server-based applications - Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field - Coursework in: Python programming, full-stack development, orbital mechanics (CS + Aero background preferred) Preferred Qualifications: - Experience building scalable web applications - Understanding of software data management and scaling techniques - Experience applying code to aerospace systems or complex, high-reliability environments - Familiarity with Continuous Integration pipelines and Linux environments - Previous internship, co-op, or real-world development experience - Hands-on project team experience (e.g. CubeSat, Solar Car, Formula SAE, etc.) Required Skills: Full-stack development, Python, Web development languages Important Skills: Server-based applications, Scalable web applications, Continuous Integration Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Fall Benefits: Housing stipend for interns relocating to the area, Commuter benefit to support local transportation, 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)