RF Engineering Intern – Summer 2027

K2Spacecorporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Travel stipend

Job summary

K2 Space is seeking a motivated RFEngineeringIntern to join our team for a 3-month internship at our Torrance HQ. You will work closely with engineers to analyze, test, and measure RF/microwave electronics on satellite platforms, gaining hands-on exposure to antenna measurements and RF test infrastructure.

Responsibilities include operating antenna measurement assets, qualifying RF hardware through environmental testing (vibration, TVAC, thermal), and assisting with design, analysis, and

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• 6+ months of technical engineering experience outside of coursework (labs, projects, internships).

Responsibilities

• Operate RF antenna measurement assets and test equipment.
• Qualify RF and antenna hardware through environmental testing (vibration, shock, TVAC).
• Assist with design, analysis, and validation testing for RF components from 200 MHz to 31 GHz.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate design, test, and analysis into spacecraft systems.

Skills

RF engineering

Antenna theory

Impedance matching & S-parameters

Space environment testing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Vector network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Ansys HFSS

Cadence AWR Microwave Office

Job description

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price — and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers, we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.

The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today's and tomorrow's massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits.

With multiple launches in 2027 and plans to scale to 100 satellites a year, we're Building Bigger — helping develop the solar system and build toward a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a high-growth Series D-funded company,

The Role

We’relooking for a stellar RFEngineeringIntern to join our team for a3monthinternship. Working closely with our engineers, you willbe responsibleforanalysis,test,and measurement of radiofrequency and microwave electronics to be hosted on some of the largest, most powerful, rapidly designed and rapidly manufactured satellites ever deployed in space. You will work hands-on withRFantennatest and measurementinfrastructureusedforthe satellite, while getting exposure to other subsystems within the engineering organization. K2 Space is a highly collaborative environment,and our interns will be encouraged to work with mentors and other team members to execute complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Operateantenna measurement assets such as anechoic chambers and near field scanners
• Qualifyradiofrequency and antenna hardwarethrough environmental testing including vibration, shock, thermal, and thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing
• Assistwith design,analysis, andvalidation testingfor radiofrequency and microwave hardware from UHF 200 MHz through Ka band 31GHz, including phased array antennas, low noise amplifiers, power amplifiers, filters, high speed converters, and other RF electronic components
• Performdevelopment and production tests to meet internal and external customer needsCollaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to integrate your design, test, andanalysis into the spacecraft system

Qualifications

• Mustbe currently enrolled in aBachelor’s or Master’sdegree in electrical engineeringorother relevant science, technology,engineering, or mathematics discipline
• 6+ months experience of technical engineering skills outside of the university setting classroom (e.g.: laboratory, research, extracurricular project teams, volunteering, personalprojectsor prior internship/work experience)

Additional Requirements

• Available for a minimum 12-week internship in person at our HQ in Torrance

Nice to Have

• Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers
• Experience withRF and measurementtools such asvector network analyzers and spectrum analyzers
• Experience withRF,antenna,and electromagnetic modeling and analysis software tools such as Ansys Electronics Desktop HFSSand/or Cadence AWR Microwave Office
• Understanding ofRF theoretical concepts such as impedance matching, S-parameters, and antenna patterns
• Familiaritywith environmental testing for space electronics such as thermal, vibration, TVAC, radiation, and EMI/EMC testing per standards such as SMC-S-016

Compensation

• 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 travelstipendmay also be available

If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!

Export Compliance

As defined in the ITAR, “U.S. Persons” include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a “U.S. Person.”

The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.

Equal Opportunity

K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.