Jobs

Varda is seeking a full-time, on-site Guidance, Navigation & Controls (GNC) Intern for Fall 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. This role involves contributing to the design, analysis, simulation, and operational performance of Varda's reentry vehicles, supporting end-to-end GNC performance from 6DOF simulation to trajectory optimization. Interns will work on impactful projects, integrating GNC sensors and software, and designing critical tooling and algorithms for autonomous satellite control and re-entry. Candidates should be actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program with previous GNC internship experience and familiarity with orbital mechanics, flight dynamics, and C++ or Python.