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LAPORTE L.C.C.

Junior Process Engineer

Atlanta, GA

Preferred 0-3 years of progressive experience or internships, in process design or plant engineering in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or food & beverage industries Flexibility to travel to ...

LAPORTE L.C.C.

Junior Process Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Preferred 0-3 years of progressive experience or internships, in process design or plant engineering in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or food & beverage industries Flexibility to travel to ...

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How much do internship pharmaceutical engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship pharmaceutical engineer in the United States is $21.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Internship Pharmaceutical Engineer do?

An Internship Pharmaceutical Engineer assists in the design, development, and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products under the supervision of experienced engineers and scientists. Their responsibilities may include conducting laboratory tests, analyzing data, supporting process improvements, and helping ensure compliance with industry regulations. This role provides hands-on experience in pharmaceutical processes and exposure to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), making it an excellent starting point for a career in the pharmaceutical industry.

What is the difference between Internship Pharmaceutical Engineer vs Pharmaceutical Process Technician?

AspectInternship Pharmaceutical EngineerPharmaceutical Process Technician
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing or holding a degree in pharmaceutical engineering, chemical engineering, or related fieldHigh school diploma or associate degree, with on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, research facilities, and manufacturing plantsManufacturing floors and production areas
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, research institutionsPharmaceutical manufacturing plants, contract manufacturing organizations
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level roles, training opportunities, career pathsOperational roles, production processes, technical skills

The Internship Pharmaceutical Engineer role focuses on gaining practical experience in pharmaceutical engineering through training and project work, often for students or recent graduates. In contrast, the Pharmaceutical Process Technician is a more hands-on operational role involved in the day-to-day manufacturing processes. Both roles are essential in pharmaceutical production but differ in educational requirements and job functions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Internship Pharmaceutical Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Internship Pharmaceutical Engineer, you typically need a background in chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and data analysis tools like MATLAB or Excel is often required. Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication skills help interns collaborate and contribute meaningfully to projects. These competencies are crucial for ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and successful integration into multidisciplinary pharmaceutical teams.

What types of projects or tasks can an Internship Pharmaceutical Engineer expect to work on during their placement?

As an Internship Pharmaceutical Engineer, you can expect to work on a variety of hands-on projects that support drug manufacturing, process optimization, and quality control. Interns often assist with data analysis, equipment validation, documentation of standard operating procedures, and troubleshooting production issues alongside experienced engineers. You'll likely collaborate with cross-functional teams such as quality assurance, research and development, and production to gain a well-rounded view of the pharmaceutical industry. This exposure not only helps you develop technical skills but also offers valuable insights into regulatory compliance and teamwork within a highly regulated environment.
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Infographic showing various Internship Pharmaceutical Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 57% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,064 per year, or $21.7 per hour.

Flight Software Internship - Fall 2026

Varda Space Industries

El Segundo, CA • On-site

Full-time, Internship

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 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.
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.
As a Software Engineering Intern, you will contribute to the software that powers Varda's missions across ground systems, flight and embedded software, testing and simulation, and developer platform and infrastructure. You will help build tools and services that assist engineers and operators in monitoring, commanding, and analyzing spacecraft, strengthen testing and simulation capabilities, and improve reliability and observability for mission-critical operations.
We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including those historically underrepresented in aerospace and software, as well as candidates from non-traditional educational paths. If you are driven by curiosity, motivated to learn fundamentals, and excited to tackle real engineering constraints, we want to hear from you. Even if you don't meet every preferred skill or haven't had access to robotics teams, embedded labs, or maker spaces. We value potential, clarity of thought, and growth mindset.
What You Will Work On
At Varda, writing code is often the smaller challenge. The larger challenge is engineering systems that behave correctly under real constraints. We think about the timing, determinism, safety, reliability, and clarity of design. We value first-principles reasoning, curiosity about how computers and networks actually work, and a disciplined approach to understanding problems at their root.
  • Work with engineers building components for bare-metal, RTOS, and Linux-based embedded processors and learn verification and validation techniques used to ensure system quality.
  • Contribute to services for telemetry ingestion, scaling, distribution, and commanding, and help build operator-focused interfaces that reduce cognitive load during integration, testing, and on-orbit operations.
  • Build tools for flight-software simulations, device emulators, and automated tests to enable fast, safe iteration for avionics, GNC, and mission operations teams.
  • Help standardize CI/CD pipelines, artifact management, service templates, infrastructure-as-code, hardware-in-the-loop frameworks, test harnesses, and observability tools.

Responsibilities
You will be paired with mentors across Mission Software, Flight Software, and Embedded Systems, and your projects will be matched to your skills and coursework.
  • Use first-principles reasoning to approach problems and justify design tradeoffs.
  • Build Python and/or C++ tools, services, and libraries that interface with flight and ground systems, emphasizing correctness, determinism, and observability.
  • Contribute to automation for simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and scenario-based testing.
  • Debug issues that cross abstraction boundaries, including OS behavior, networking, timing, and hardware-software interactions.
  • Collaborate across flight software, embedded systems, mission operations, and test teams; communicate clearly, ask clarifying questions early, and seek support when needed.

Basic Qualifications
  • Proficiency in C++ and/or Python.
  • Actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program during the internship term.
  • Understanding of core computer science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and operating systems.
  • Ability to debug complex software issues and comfort working in Linux environments.
Preferred Skills And Experience
  • Familiarity with systems fundamentals including concurrency, networking, performance, and reliability.
  • Exposure to real-time embedded development or safety-critical software, and a working knowledge of math and physics.
  • Experience may come from coursework, personal projects, community college, bootcamps, open-source contributions, internships, or self-driven learning. We care more about your fundamentals, curiosity, and engineering approach than how you acquired them.
  • Participation in any project work. Whether robotics, rocketry, capstone projects, personal builds, lab work, or open-source contributions. Focus on demonstrating an interest in understanding systems beneath abstraction layers.
Relevant Coursework
  • Data Structures & Algorithms
  • Operating Systems
  • Computer Architecture
  • Software Engineering / CS Fundamentals
  • Bonus: Signals and Systems, Digital Design, Embedded Systems, Electronics

Compensation
  • Hourly Rate: $37.00
  • Housing stipend for interns relocating to the area
  • Commuter benefit to support local transportation

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. 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.)
    Learn more about the ITAR here.
Benefits
  • Exciting team of professionals at the top of their field working by your side
  • Equity in a fully funded space startup with potential for significant growth (interns excluded)
  • 401(k) matching (interns excluded)
  • Unlimited PTO (interns excluded)
  • Health insurance, including Vision and Dental
  • Lunch and snacks provided on site every day. Dinners provided twice a week.
  • Maternity / Paternity leave (interns excluded)

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.
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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