Space Dynamics Intern: Launch & On-Orbit Impact

K2 Space Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Travel stipend

Job summary

K2 Space offers a 3-month Dynamics Engineering Internship at our Torrance HQ. You will own dynamic analysis for satellite loads during ground transport, launch, deployment, and on-orbit operation, mentored by senior engineers. This role emphasizes hands-on development and collaboration across teams.

Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in mechanical or aerospace engineering, with 6+ months of practical engineering experience and a drive to tackle complex space hardware challenges.

Qualifications

• Must be 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 (lab, research, projects, internship).
• Available for a minimum 12-week internship in person at HQ in Torrance.

Responsibilities

• Own dynamic analysis, test, and correlation to identify system performance solutions.
• Own and execute on a project that significantly impacts K2 Space’s mission with a mentor.
• 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 beyond.

Job description

K2 Space offers a 3-month Dynamics Engineering Internship at our Torrance HQ. You will own dynamic analysis for satellite loads during ground transport, launch, deployment, and on-orbit operation, mentored by senior engineers. This role emphasizes hands-on development and collaboration across teams.

Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in mechanical or aerospace engineering, with 6+ months of practical engineering experience and a drive to tackle complex space hardware challenges.