Varda Space
Supply Chain Internship - Spring 2027
El Segundo, California, United States · Internship · Posted Aug 7, 2026
- Education
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Varda’s policy is to hire only U.S. persons permitted to access its technology without an export license; this means U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals admitted as refugees or granted asylum.
About the job
Supports Varda’s supply chain operations by improving inventory flow, supplier quality, purchasing, planning data, and analytics.
What you'll do
- Improve materials flow from receiving through kitting and internal use, and audit supplier quality requirements.
- Source and lead RFQs, negotiate with suppliers, and improve data integrity and lead-time tracking.
- Improve lead-time accuracy and BOM completeness, and create metrics, dashboards, and reports for supply chain decisions.
What they ask for
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general Microsoft Office tools.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with curiosity and willingness to learn technical or operational concepts.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- Must be actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program.
Nice to have
- Coursework or experience in manufacturing, operations or supply chain management, data analytics, production control, MRP concepts, statistics, or engineering labs; SQL, Python, or coding for analytics.
- Relevant extracurricular participation or familiarity with BOMs, RFQs, and supplier communications.
Pay
$33.00 USD per hour (hourly rate)
Tools
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, SQL, Python, MRP
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