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Varda is seeking a full-time, on-site Mechanisms - Payload Intern for Fall 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. This role involves designing, building, testing, and operating in-space manufacturing and reentry testbed payloads, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to critical projects. Interns will leverage programming, mechatronics, structures, fabrication, and testing skills, working alongside experienced aerospace professionals. Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate engineering program and possess experience with mechanical CAD, electromechanical hardware, and basic programming.