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.
Requirements
- Proficiency in C++
- Strong understanding of computer architecture and operating systems
- Experience working with embedded systems or microcontrollers (not limited to Arduino)
- Familiarity with Linux environments
- Ability to troubleshoot and debug low-level software issues
- Hands-on experience with embedded development outside coursework
- Experience reading and utilizing component datasheets
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and debug embedded C++ software running on spacecraft systems
- Work with hardware interfaces and component datasheets
- Assist in systems integration and testing
- Collaborate with avionics and systems teams to validate software behavior
Other
- 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.
- Varda, like all employers, must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
- 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.
