The Avionics Team is responsible for all electronics on the spacecraft, ranging from flight ... Analog TEC Controller: Develop a current-controlled Thermoelectric Cooler driver for biologics ...
The Avionics Team is responsible for all electronics on the spacecraft, ranging from flight ... Analog TEC Controller: Develop a current-controlled Thermoelectric Cooler driver for biologics ...
Principal Flight Software Architect
Louisville, CO · On-site
Medical
Life
Retirement
PTO
... controllers, processors, graphic processing units (GPU) and system-on-chip devices (SoC), for spacecraft and payload applications. * You will lead design for excellence methods and processes ...
Principal Flight Software Architect
Louisville, CO · On-site
Medical
Life
Retirement
PTO
... controllers, processors, graphic processing units (GPU) and system-on-chip devices (SoC), for spacecraft and payload applications. * You will lead design for excellence methods and processes ...
Electrical Designer
Houston, TX · On-site +1
... higher hourly compensation to balance the shorter week. . The Electrical Designer will be ... Generating controlled documentation packages including BOMs, PCB stackups, fabrication files, as ...
Electrical Designer
Houston, TX · On-site +1
... higher hourly compensation to balance the shorter week. . The Electrical Designer will be ... Generating controlled documentation packages including BOMs, PCB stackups, fabrication files, as ...
... higher hourly compensation to balance the shorter week. . The Electrical Designer will be ... Generating controlled documentation packages including BOMs, PCB stackups, fabrication files, as ...
... higher hourly compensation to balance the shorter week. . The Electrical Designer will be ... Generating controlled documentation packages including BOMs, PCB stackups, fabrication files, as ...
AI Lab Manager
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... spacecraft inspection and robotic computer-vision models. This is a hands-on role for a computer ... Experience supervising and training an hourly or part-time workforce, including scheduling ...
AI Lab Manager
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... spacecraft inspection and robotic computer-vision models. This is a hands-on role for a computer ... Experience supervising and training an hourly or part-time workforce, including scheduling ...
Flight Software Engineer III
Louisville, CO · On-site
$60 - $80.75/hr
Medical
Life
Retirement
PTO
... for spacecraft, ground sensor, and tooling applications. * Maintain code and configuration ... Experience with space processing architecture encompassing micro-controllers, processors, system-on ...
Flight Software Engineer III
Louisville, CO · On-site
$60 - $80.75/hr
Medical
Life
Retirement
PTO
... for spacecraft, ground sensor, and tooling applications. * Maintain code and configuration ... Experience with space processing architecture encompassing micro-controllers, processors, system-on ...
Avionics Engineering Internship - Spring 2027
El Segundo, CA · On-site
$33/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
The Avionics Team is responsible for all electronics on the spacecraft, ranging from flight ... Analog TEC Controller: Develop a current-controlled Thermoelectric Cooler driver for biologics ...
Avionics Engineering Internship - Spring 2027
El Segundo, CA · On-site
$33/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
The Avionics Team is responsible for all electronics on the spacecraft, ranging from flight ... Analog TEC Controller: Develop a current-controlled Thermoelectric Cooler driver for biologics ...
Avionics Engineering Internship - Spring 2027
El Segundo, CA · On-site
$33/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
The Avionics Team is responsible for all electronics on the spacecraft, ranging from flight ... Analog TEC Controller: Develop a current-controlled Thermoelectric Cooler driver for biologics ...
Avionics Engineering Internship - Spring 2027
El Segundo, CA · On-site
$33/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
The Avionics Team is responsible for all electronics on the spacecraft, ranging from flight ... Analog TEC Controller: Develop a current-controlled Thermoelectric Cooler driver for biologics ...
AI Lab Manager
Midland, TX · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... spacecraft inspection and robotic computer-vision models. This is a hands-on role for a computer ... Experience supervising and training an hourly or part-time workforce, including scheduling ...
AI Lab Manager
Midland, TX · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... spacecraft inspection and robotic computer-vision models. This is a hands-on role for a computer ... Experience supervising and training an hourly or part-time workforce, including scheduling ...
Servo Subsystem Engineer
$66K - $106K/yr
They provide the crucial connection for commanding our spacecraft and receiving their never-before ... Provide technical guidance, training, and direct oversight to hourly personnel, and perform all ...
Servo Subsystem Engineer
$66K - $106K/yr
They provide the crucial connection for commanding our spacecraft and receiving their never-before ... Provide technical guidance, training, and direct oversight to hourly personnel, and perform all ...
Servo Subsystem Engineer
Fort Irwin, CA · On-site
$66K - $106K/yr
They provide the crucial connection for commanding our spacecraft and receiving their never-before ... Provide technical guidance, training, and direct oversight to hourly personnel, and perform all ...
Servo Subsystem Engineer
Fort Irwin, CA · On-site
$66K - $106K/yr
They provide the crucial connection for commanding our spacecraft and receiving their never-before ... Provide technical guidance, training, and direct oversight to hourly personnel, and perform all ...
Servo Subsystem Engineer
Fort Irwin, CA · On-site
$66K - $106K/yr
They provide the crucial connection for commanding our spacecraft and receiving their never-before ... Provide technical guidance, training, and direct oversight to hourly personnel, and perform all ...
Servo Subsystem Engineer
Fort Irwin, CA · On-site
$66K - $106K/yr
They provide the crucial connection for commanding our spacecraft and receiving their never-before ... Provide technical guidance, training, and direct oversight to hourly personnel, and perform all ...
Recruiting Coordinator
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$25 - $40/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
... class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully ... Hourly pay range for this non-exempt role is $25 - $40 + equity in the company * Compensation will ...
Recruiting Coordinator
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$25 - $40/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
... class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully ... Hourly pay range for this non-exempt role is $25 - $40 + equity in the company * Compensation will ...
Recruiting Coordinator
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$25 - $40/hr
... class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully ... Hourly pay range for this non-exempt role is $25 - $40 + equity in the company * Compensation will ...
Quick apply
Recruiting Coordinator
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$25 - $40/hr
... class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully ... Hourly pay range for this non-exempt role is $25 - $40 + equity in the company * Compensation will ...
Booster Avionics Systems Integration Engineering Lead
Huntsville, AL · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... of an advanced engine controller for future spacecraft. Expertise is needed in avionics ... SME The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith ...
Booster Avionics Systems Integration Engineering Lead
Huntsville, AL · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... of an advanced engine controller for future spacecraft. Expertise is needed in avionics ... SME The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith ...
Satellite Operator
San Jose, CA · On-site
$31 - $40/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Operations experience with spacecraft, ground stations, or other complex communication systems ... Experience with Python, Julia, or another high-level scripting language Salary The hourly range for ...
Satellite Operator
San Jose, CA · On-site
$31 - $40/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Operations experience with spacecraft, ground stations, or other complex communication systems ... Experience with Python, Julia, or another high-level scripting language Salary The hourly range for ...
Booster Avionics Systems Integration Engineering Lead
Huntsville, AL · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... of an advanced engine controller for future spacecraft. Expertise is needed in avionics ... ES4plus The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith ...
Booster Avionics Systems Integration Engineering Lead
Huntsville, AL · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... of an advanced engine controller for future spacecraft. Expertise is needed in avionics ... ES4plus The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith ...
Welder and Fabrication Technician
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$30 - $42/hr
... class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully ... Hourly rate range for this non-exempt role is $30 - $42 + equity in the company * Compensation will ...
Quick apply
Welder and Fabrication Technician
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$30 - $42/hr
... class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully ... Hourly rate range for this non-exempt role is $30 - $42 + equity in the company * Compensation will ...
Solar Production Technician
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$24 - $35/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
... class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully ... Hourly pay range for this non-exempt role is $24- $35 + equity in the company * Compensation will ...
Solar Production Technician
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$24 - $35/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
... class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully ... Hourly pay range for this non-exempt role is $24- $35 + equity in the company * Compensation will ...
Solar Production Technician
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$24 - $35/hr
... class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully ... Hourly pay range for this non-exempt role is $24- $35 + equity in the company * Compensation will ...
Quick apply
Solar Production Technician
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$24 - $35/hr
... class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully ... Hourly pay range for this non-exempt role is $24- $35 + equity in the company * Compensation will ...
Hourly Spacecraft Controller information
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$55K - $66K
1% of jobs
$66K - $76.9K
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$33/hr
Full-time, Internship
Posted 10 days ago
Job description
About This RoleÂ
Spring internships will range between the months of January and May. All dates dependent upon the university schedule of the selected students. Internships are full-time and on-site in El Segundo, CA. To be considered for this internship, candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program.Â
The Avionics Team is responsible for all electronics on the spacecraft, ranging from flight computers, to batteries, and  radios. Across the different disciplines, interns can look forward to owning a new circuit design and owning it from start to finish, allowing them to capture schematics, perform layout, manufacture, and test hardware within their internship period. Come work with the team and help design the future electronics for our Spacecraft.
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.Â
ResponsibilitiesDesign and test custom PCBs for embedded electronics and analog/digital systems
Work on end-to-end development of hardware systems including schematic capture, layout, and testing
Support embedded system development using microcontrollers and sensors
Contribute to one or more projects; examples of previous intern projects include the following:
Embedded Camera System: Integrate camera + optics + microprocessor + Ethernet for use in microscopy and star trackers
Thermocouple Logger: Design a ground-up thermocouple logger including cold-junction compensation and coefficient generation
Analog TEC Controller: Develop a current-controlled Thermoelectric Cooler driver for biologics temperature control
Prior experience designing PCBs (printed circuit boards)
Familiarity with microcontroller programming
Some experience or interest in Python programming
Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Familiarity with Altium or other PCB design tools (not required but preferred)
Entering Junior year or later in your academic program
Strong attention to detail and ability to debug hardware prototypes
Previous hands-on experience in project teams or labs
- Hourly Rate: $33.00
- Housing stipend for interns relocating to the area
- Commuter benefit to support local transportation
About Varda Space Industries
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Company size
51 - 200 Employees
Headquarters location
El Segundo, CA, US
Year founded
2021