Financial Analyst Internship - Fall 2026

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 built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house, including the pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat shields, and the satellite buses.

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.

Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal, with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, General Catalyst, and Also Capital.

Varda is headquartered in El Segundo, California, where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles, equipment, and materials are built, integrated, and tested. Varda also has offices in Washington, DC and Huntsville, AL.

Join Varda, and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem.

About This Role

Fall internships will range between the months of August and December. All dates dependent upon the university schedule of the selected students. Internships are full-time and on-site in Los Angeles, CA. To be considered for this internship, candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program.

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 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.

As a part of the finance team you will c ollaborate with the team to develop data structures and enhance system capabilities for advanced analytics and dashboard creation. Utilize AI, Machine Learning, and LLMs to deliver business insights to executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Build data structure to support Business and Finance KPIs
• Publish Dashboards to automate reporting
• Review existing systems/tools and enhance reporting mechanisms
• Enable Machine Learning to evolve automation

Basic Qualifications

• Education : Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program, majoring in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Preference for college juniors/rising seniors.
• Programming Skills : Proficiency in Python, R, Java, Linux, C++, or VMWare.
• AI/ML Knowledge : Strong understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Machine Learning algorithms.
• Framework Experience : Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Project Experience : Previous involvement in AI/ML projects or internships.
• Deep Learning : Knowledge of deep learning and neural networks.
• Data Visualization : Experience with tools like Matplotlib and Seaborn.
• Cloud Platforms : Familiarity with AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.

Benefits

Varda offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, financial well‑being, and a high‑quality workplace experience. Below is an overview of what full‑time employees receive (at this time, interns receive a subset of benefits):

Health & Wellness

• Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays
• 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
• Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance
• $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses&