Aerodynamics & Analysis Internship - Fall 2026

The aerodynamic department is responsible for all aerodynamic and aero-heating analysis for all our flight vehicles in all flight regimes. Varda already has a flight-proven vehicle; however, this summer we will work on extending our vehicle payload capabilities for commercial customers and flight test capabilities for hypersonic testbed customers. The occupant of this role will contribute by running simulations and supporting wind tunnel activities that would help improve the capabilities of Varda vehicles!

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. 

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  Run Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations to analyze vehicle performance

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  Support wind tunnel testing campaigns and post-processing of data

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  Collaborate with engineers to assess aerodynamic loads and thermal environments

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  Contribute to vehicle design improvements based on simulation and test data

• Coursework in:

  • Compressible Fluid Mechanics

  • Thermodynamics

  • Numerical Methods

  • Programming in Python and/or MATLAB

• Experience with:

  • Running CFD tools

  • Using Linux-based systems

  • Programming in Python and/or MATLAB

• Currently pursuing or completed a Master’s degree in Aerodynamics or Numerical Methods
• Experience running CFD or DSMC
• Familiar with Tecplot and Pointwise
• Some graduate school experience in aerodynamics or fluid mechanics 
• Some past experience on an aerodynamics or fluid mechanics project or club

• 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. At present, some of our technology to which employees have access requires a license to be exported to individuals other than “U.S. Persons” as defined in U.S. export regulations. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items, our current 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 in the U.S.)

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