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Vehicle Integration Technician

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$95K - $140K/yr

You'll play a critical role in bridging engineering development and real-world deployment ensuring ... Assemble and integrate electrical systems across vehicle platforms including power distribution ...

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Mission Integration Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching ... The Mission Integration Engineer is also responsible for acting as a generalist across our programs ...

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Integration Engineer, Avionics Test

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$162K - $230K/yr

Enable day-to-day execution of the vehicle integration and test flow. * Collaborate with the distributed engineering organizations to define and manage test plans, requirements, and schedules.

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What is the difference between Internship Vehicle Integration Engineer vs Vehicle Systems Engineer?

AspectInternship Vehicle Integration EngineerVehicle Systems Engineer
Required CredentialsEnrolled in or recent graduate of engineering or related programBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering
Work EnvironmentInternship, entry-level, collaborative teamsFull-time, professional engineering teams in automotive companies
Industry UsageUsed in automotive R&D, testing, and development projectsDesign, develop, and optimize vehicle systems in production and development

The Internship Vehicle Integration Engineer role is an entry-level position focused on supporting vehicle integration tasks during internships, often involving learning and assisting with vehicle systems. In contrast, Vehicle Systems Engineers are full-time professionals responsible for designing and optimizing vehicle components. The internship provides hands-on experience, while the full-time role involves more responsibility and expertise.

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Vehicle Integration & Test Internship - Spring 2027

Varda Space Industries

El Segundo, CA • On-site

$33/hr

Full-time, Internship

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About This Role 

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 Los Angeles, CA. To be considered for this internship, candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program. 

The Vehicle Integration & Test team at Varda is responsible for the assembly, integration, and verification of our spacecraft and reentry systems. Interns on this team play a critical role in bridging the gap between design and flight, gaining hands-on experience with flight hardware, test operations, and real-time problem solving. Whether you're building test equipment, assembling mechanical systems, or running spacecraft-level checks, you'll be directly contributing to mission success.

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
  • Own or contribute to hardware or software design to support development of Spacecraft or payload 
  • Develop and support system test campaigns
  • Perform necessary analysis to support development and verification efforts 
Basic Qualifications
  • Hands-on experience in any engineering discipline
  • Modeling/Assembly CAD experience
Preferred Skills And Experience 
  • Previous internship or co-op experience 
  • Previous experience on technical project teams (i.e. Rocket club, formula SAE, etc.)
  • Python
 Candidate Profiles

Successful candidates often fall into one of the following technical profiles, though responsibilities may overlap depending on project needs.

Avionics / Electrical Systems

  • Develop and interpret wiring schematics and harnessing
  • Support spacecraft electrical integration
  • Assist with avionics hardware testing and troubleshooting

Propulsion / Ground Test Engineering

  • Support propulsion system build and operation
  • Design ground support equipment (GSE) and develop propulsion test plans
  • Assist in executing and documenting hardware test campaigns

Software / Test Automation

  • Develop Python-based tools and user interfaces for test operations
  • Support test automation and data collection systems
  • Build software utilities to improve hardware testing workflows
Projects You May Work On

Intern projects will be tailored to company needs and student skillsets closer to the start date. Typical projects include:

  • Procedure generation to build and test spacecraft
  • Ground Support Equipment (GSE) design
  • Test development and execution
  • Flight hardware upgrades and modifications
  • Automating vehicle testing and data review
Compensation
  • Hourly Rate: $33.00
  • Housing stipend for interns relocating to the area
  • Commuter benefit to support local transportation

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