Mission Software (Python) Internship - Fall 2026

In this role, you will contribute to developing internal mission control software used by engineers and operators to monitor, command, and analyze Varda’s spacecraft. This includes building automation scripts, backend services, and telemetry systems that ensure smooth and reliable operations across all phases of flight. You'll work closely with the flight software, test, and systems teams to help bring our missions from launch to recovery.

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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  Develop and maintain Python-based tools that interface with flight and ground systems

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  Assist in scripting and automation to support mission operations

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  Contribute to backend systems used for telemetry, data processing, or test coordination

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  Help ensure mission software reliability and maintainability through good software engineering practices

• Proficiency in Python

• Understanding of core computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, OS, etc.)

• Ability to debug complex software issues

• Comfort working in Linux-based environments

• Experience contributing to software projects outside class

• Knowledge of signals and systems, digital design, or embedded development is a bonus

• Experience on college “project teams” (e.g., rocketry, robotics, etc.)

• Computer Architecture

• Operating Systems

• Software Engineering / Computer Science Fundamentals

• Data Structures & Algorithms

• (Bonus) Signals and Systems

• (Bonus) Digital Design, Assembly, Embedded Systems, Electronics

• 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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