Site Reliability Internship - Spring 2027
Varda Space Industries3 months ago
El Segundo, CA, USAIntern
Responsibilities
- Deploy and manage services in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters using Argo CD.
- Assist with system patching and maintenance tasks for internal services.
- Upgrade and support Atlassian tooling such as Jira and Confluence.
- Contribute to infrastructure-as-code efforts using Linux-based tooling and scripting.
- Monitor service reliability and automate operations tasks to improve system uptime and performance.
Requirements
- Python programming experience.
- Familiarity with Linux environments.
- Understanding of cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
- Coursework or experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or networking/system security fundamentals.
Benefits
- Hourly rate of $33.00.
- Housing stipend for interns relocating to the area.
- Commuter benefit to support local transportation.
- Flexible PTO policy and 12 paid holidays.
- 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees and dependents.
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About Varda Space Industries
Varda Space Industries builds and operates in-orbit manufacturing platforms and reentry capsules so pharmaceutical and materials companies can produce goods in microgravity and return them to Earth. The company designs its W‑Series vehicles in-house, including pharmaceutical processing payloads, capsules, heat shields, and satellite buses, and sells manufacturing and reentry services to commercial customers. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, it also has offices in Washington, DC and Huntsville, Alabama.