Applications Engineering Internship - Fall 2026

Varda Space Industries•El Segundo, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Applications Engineer role focuses on the connectivity of systems, data, and processes that power Varda's operations. Applications Engineers build and maintain integrations between enterprise platforms (ERP, PLM, HRIS), develop data pipelines, and create internal tools that improve operations. The work spans data modeling, workflow automation, light software development, and partnering directly with the teams whose processes the applications support. 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 the 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.

Requirements

Pursuing a degree in computer science, information systems, data science, engineering, or a related field.
Applicable experience with SQL, Python, or low-code/ETL tools.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with enterprise systems (ERP, PLM, CRM, HRIS) or data integration tools (Alteryx, dbt, Power BI)
Comfort working across the full stack of a data problem sourcing, modeling, transforming, and presenting
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to gather requirements from non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

Develop dashboards, reports, and metrics that surface operational data to stakeholders across the company.
Partner with users in engineering, supply chain, finance, and operations to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Document data sources, workflows, and integrations so they can be maintained and improved.
Support the rollout, configuration, and troubleshooting of internal applications.