Mission Operations Internship - Summer 2027
Join Varda as a Mission Operations intern to develop web tools for on-orbit missions in a collaborative startup environment.
Posted by employer 2 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 20 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 20 hours ago
What you'll build
- Develop web-based applications for spacecraft operations
- Collaborate with engineering teams
- Support mission operations in real time
- Contribute to system verification and debugging
- Own the full-stack development life cycle
Must have
- Full-stack coding experience with web development languages
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or related field
Nice to have
- Experience building scalable web applications
- Understanding of software data management
- Experience applying code to aerospace systems
- Familiarity with Continuous Integration pipelines
- Hands-on project team experience
Practical constraints
- Internships are full-time and on-site
Requirements
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Not disclosed in this posting: years of experience.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Mission Operations Internship at Varda Space involves working closely with experienced Mission Directors to develop and implement web tools that support on-orbit missions. Candidates should have full-stack development skills, particularly in languages like Python and Java, and a background in computer science or engineering. This role is ideal for students eager to gain hands-on experience in a startup environment, contributing to critical projects in the aerospace sector. Varda's team comprises industry veterans, providing a unique learning opportunity in the evolving field of commercial space.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Varda Space's careers page October 3, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Mission Operations Internship - Summer 2027 role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in El Segundo, California, United States.
- What's the salary range?
- Varda Space lists $37–$37 for this role.
- Where is the role based?
- Varda Space is hiring for this position in El Segundo, California, United States.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C++, CSS, HTML, Java, JavaScript, Nginx.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Varda Space targets intern candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Internship for this Mission Operations Internship - Summer 2027 role at Varda Space.
From the original posting
About Varda
About This Role
Summer internships will range between the months of May and August. All dates dependent upon the university schedule of the selected students. Internships are full-time and on-site in Los Angeles, CA. To be considered for this internship, candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program.
The Mission Operations team is responsible for developing, planning, and executing Varda's on-orbit missions. Members of this team need to be a jack-of-all trades, capable of applying cross-discipline engineering to bespoke solutions. For this role, you will work alongside experienced Mission Directors and multiple engineering teams to conceptualize, develop, and standup web tools that will support our rapidly growing flight manifest.
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.
Responsibilities
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Operate as an integrated member of Varda’s Mission Operations team
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Own the full-stack development life cycle of internal tools used in spacecraft and payload operations
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Develop, test, and deploy web-based applications to support automation and scalability as mission cadence increases
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Contribute to system verification, infrastructure integration, and debugging of mission-critical code
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Collaborate across engineering teams to build and implement the first-use cases of your tools
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Support mission operations in real time as your code is deployed in live spaceflight environments
Basic Qualifications
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Full-stack coding experience with web development languages such as:
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Python, Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, C, C++, nginx
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Experience deploying, executing, and debugging server-based applications
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Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
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Coursework in:
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Python programming, full-stack development, orbital mechanics (CS + Aero background preferred)
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Preferred Skills And Experience
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Experience building scalable web applications
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Understanding of software data management and scaling techniques
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Experience applying code to aerospace systems or complex, high-reliability environments
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Familiarity with Continuous Integration pipelines and Linux environments
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Previous internship, co-op, or real-world development experience
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Hands-on project team experience (e.g. CubeSat, Solar Car, Formula SAE, etc.)
Compensation
- Hourly Rate: $37.00
- Housing stipend for interns relocating to the area
- Commuter benefit to support local transportation
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