Construction Intern

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. Varda's W-Series vehicles are designed, built, and operated in-house, including the pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat shields, and the satellite buses.

Varda is headquartered in El Segundo, California, where its offices and production facility build, integrate, and test its vehicles, equipment, and materials. The company also has offices in Washington, DC and Huntsville, AL.

About This Role

Spring internships run from January to May. All dates depend on the university schedule of the selected students. Internships are full-time and on-site in Los Angeles, CA. Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program.

The Facilities Construction team designs and builds out new Varda facilities, along with tenant improvements and infrastructure upgrades at existing sites. The scope is broad, dynamic, and fast-paced, and it supports the rapid growth of Varda's engineering, pharmaceutical, and production capabilities.

Interns work on impactful projects that are critical to the company's success. You will join a collaborative startup team and learn from experienced aerospace professionals, and your decisions and contributions can help drive Varda's success.

Responsibilities

• Own and/or support the full lifecycle of construction projects, including requirements capture, design reviews, permitting, budgeting, bidding, contracts, scheduling, buildout execution, and regulatory inspections
• Stay active in the field through regular site visits and inspections, and communicate with architects, engineers, vendors, consultants, contractors, and inspectors
• Manage tools, documentation, data, processes, and systems related to construction projects

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university in architecture, engineering, or construction management
• Experience with Bluebeam, Revit, AutoCAD, Smartsheet, and/or related applications
• Familiarity with electrical, mechanical, architectural, and structural engineering principles
• Ability to manage priorities and multiple projects at once, and take on additional responsibilities as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship or co-op experience
• Experience with construction projects in aerospace, manufacturing, and/or pharmaceutical lab environments

Benefits for Interns

• Paid observed holidays
• 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees and dependents, with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
• $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
• Sponsored One Medical memberships for employees and their dependents
• $20 per pay period cell phone reimbursement
• Up to $4,000 gross up in relocation support, if eligible
• Up to $850 commute credit through Lyft or car rental reimbursement, if eligible
• Housing stipend for interns relocating to the area
• Commuter benefit to support local transportation
• Fully stocked kitchen with lunch daily and dinner twice weekly
• Company and team-bonding events, happy hours, and mission-success celebrations
• Complimentary EV charging

ITAR Requirements

Varda, like all employers, must ensure its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Because employees have access to export-controlled items, Varda's policy is to hire only "U.S. persons" who may access its technology without an export license. A "US person" is a U.S. citizen, a U.S. lawful permanent resident, or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

E-Verify Statement

Varda Space Industries, Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program, an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are evaluated on merit, qualifications, and performance, and never on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.