Platform Engineering Intern – Summer 2027

K2 Space • Los Angeles, CA

9d • $30 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for a stellar Platform Engineering Intern to join our team for a 3-month internship. You'll join the team responsible for the overall development and integration of K2's satellite bus, gaining exposure to how we drive bus-level design integration and technical readiness from concept through launch. You'll work alongside the engineers who own vehicle design, program schedule, and cross-functional coordination, supporting the day-to-day work that keeps a satellite platform program moving. This role offers broad exposure to how a satellite platform comes together end-to-end, the opportunity to contribute directly to active engineering efforts, and the chance to own impactful pieces of work in K2's highly collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline
• 6+ months experience of technical engineering skills outside of the university setting classroom (eg: laboratory, research, extracurricular project teams, volunteering, personal projects or prior internship/work experience)
• Available for a minimum 12-week internship in person at our HQ in Torrance

Nice To Haves

• Prior leadership experience for projects or teams
• Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers
• Experience testing and troubleshooting spacecraft and their related components and systems, including subsystem checkouts and system acceptance testing
• Experience or exposure in a test or automation role

Responsibilities

• Support bus-level design integration efforts, helping track vehicle design status and technical readiness across subsystems
• Assist in developing and maintaining engineering schedules, milestones, and requirements documentation for the satellite platform
• Support cross-functional coordination with engineering teams to help assess vehicle readiness, track technical changes, and flag risks
• Help support internal design reviews, ensuring documentation aligns with requirements
• Contribute to process and analysis framework improvements that support the team's growth
• Get hands-on exposure to how a satellite platform program is run end-to-end, from design through flight readiness

Benefits

• Hourly pay range for this non-exempt role is $30 - $40 per hour
• Hourly rate will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
• Housing and travel stipend may also be available

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree