Space Dynamics Engineering Intern 12-Week In-Person

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing and travel stipend

Job summary

K2 Space in Torrance, CA is seeking a stellar Dynamics Engineering Intern for a 3-month internship. You will join our growing dynamics team to derive loads and environments for satellites during ground transportation, launch, deployment, and on-orbit operation, applying university knowledge in a professional setting.

This role offers mentorship, ownership, and collaboration with engineers, technicians, and managers, with hands-on analysis using calculations and simulations to advance high-power

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline.
• 6+ months of experience applying technical engineering skills outside of the university classroom setting (e.g. lab, research, projects, internships).

Responsibilities

• Own dynamic analysis, test, and correlation to identify system performance solutions
• Own and execute on a project that significantly impacts K2’s mission with mentor support
• Use hand calculations, computational methods, and development tests to understand the physics behind your work
• Engage with a cross-functional team to perform hardware trades relevant to your project
• Solve real aerospace challenges by applying knowledge from coursework and projects

Skills

Python

FEA software

Structural dynamics

Mechanical hardware

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in mechanical/aerospace engineering

Tools

FEA software

Python

Job description

K2 Space in Torrance, CA is seeking a stellar Dynamics Engineering Intern for a 3-month internship. You will join our growing dynamics team to derive loads and environments for satellites during ground transportation, launch, deployment, and on-orbit operation, applying university knowledge in a professional setting.

This role offers mentorship, ownership, and collaboration with engineers, technicians, and managers, with hands-on analysis using calculations and simulations to advance high-power