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AI Fund

AI Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

AI Fund is an education technology company focused on empowering the global workforce to build an ... Strong back-end skills, particularly with Python. Database skills for relational, noSQL, graph, and ...

PIMCO

Portfolio Manager

Newport Beach, CA · On-site

... hedge fund/asset manager • Strong understanding of market dynamics and rates fundamentals and what drives markets over days and weeks • Strong programming ability (Python preferred) • Solid ...

PIMCO

Portfolio Manager

Newport Beach, CA · On-site

... hedge fund/asset manager • Strong understanding of market dynamics and rates fundamentals and what drives markets over days and weeks • Strong programming ability (Python preferred) • Solid ...

Aembit

AI Go-To-Market Team Intern

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

... Fund, and Ballistic Ventures, we are a fully remote team building one of the most important ... Connect tools and data sources using Python and/or Node.js scripting and no-code/low-code platforms ...

Aembit, Inc.

AI Go-To-Market Team Intern

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

... Fund, and Ballistic Ventures, we are a fully remote team building one of the most important ... Connect tools and data sources using Python and/or Node.js scripting and no-code/low-code platforms ...

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AspectInternship Hedge Fund PythonQuant Analyst
Required CredentialsUndergraduate or graduate in finance, computer science, or related fields; programming skills in PythonAdvanced degree (Master's or PhD) in finance, mathematics, or related fields; strong programming and statistical skills
Work EnvironmentInternship setting within hedge funds; focus on learning and support rolesFull-time professional role; involved in model development and trading strategies
Employer & Industry UsageHedge funds, asset management firms; entry-level positionFinancial institutions, hedge funds, proprietary trading firms; analytical and research-focused

Internship Hedge Fund Python positions are typically entry-level, focusing on learning Python programming and supporting hedge fund operations. Quant Analysts are more advanced roles requiring higher education and involve developing quantitative models for trading strategies. While both roles require programming skills, Quant Analysts have a broader scope of responsibilities and higher credentials.

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Mission Operations Internship - Fall 2026

Varda Space Industries

El Segundo, CA • On-site

$33/hr

Full-time, Internship

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

About Varda
Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda's W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house, including the pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heatshields, and the satellite buses.
From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics, there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind.
Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal, with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, General Catalyst, and Also Capital.
Varda is headquartered in El Segundo, California, where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles, equipment, and materials are built, integrated, and tested. Varda also has offices in Washington, DC and Huntsville, AL.
Join Varda, and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem.
About This Role
Fall internships will range between the months of August and December. 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
  • 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

Basic 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 Skills And Experience
  • 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.)
Projects You May Work On
  • Full stack web application or tooling
  • Preferably for execution of team project or complex operation
  • Built ground station scheduling tool
  • Built ops scheduling tool to track planning tools

Compensation
  • Hourly Rate: $33.00
  • Housing stipend for interns relocating to the area
  • Commuter benefit to support local transportation

Benefits
Varda offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, financial well-being, and a high-quality workplace experience. Below is an overview of what full-time employees receive (at this time, interns receive a subset of benefits):
Health & Wellness
  • Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays
  • 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
  • Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance
  • $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
  • 12 weeks of parental leave (with supplemental disability leave for CA mothers)
  • Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic
  • Sponsored One Medical memberships for employees and their dependents

Financial & Retirement
  • Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start-up
  • 401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested)
  • $20/pay period cell phone reimbursement
  • Relocation support for new hires, if needed

Workplace Experience & Perks
  • Fully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly
  • Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and mission-success celebrations
  • Complimentary EV charging
  • Dog-friendly office space

ITAR Requirements
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. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items, our 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).
E-Verify Statement
Varda Space Industries, Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
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Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, martial status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

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