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Avionics Systems/Test Engineering Intern – Summer 2027

K2 Space· Avionics
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Torrance, CA$30/hr - $40/hrinternshipPosted 1mo ago

About the role

Avionics Systems/Test Engineering Intern role for a 3-month summer internship at K2 Space, focused on design, analysis, testing, and integration of avionics on large satellites, with hands-on work on interfacing, harnessing, RF components, and GNC actuators in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Responsible Engineer for avionics system design, performance, hardware, and test across the satellite bus
  • Collaborate closely within the cross functional Engineering teams to capture requirements, lead design trades, build avionics test systems, and integrate flight hardware into the spacecraft
  • Create and update technical documentation including system and test asset diagrams, schematics, interface control documents, procedures, and test/anomaly reports
  • Design, build, and program automated test stands for avionics hardware
  • Execute avionics component and system testing on flight hardware through development, acceptance, qualification, and integration testing
  • Support spacecraft integration testing, production issue dispositions, troubleshooting failures, and managing overall spacecraft risk
  • Design, develop and build avionics production infrastructure
  • Write modular and reusable test, analysis, and automation software in Python and Rust
  • Effectively manage and communicate project plan, milestones, and schedule execution

Qualifications

  • Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering
  • 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)

Skills

Required:Electrical or computer engineering knowledgeAvionics system designDocumentation and schematicsPython and Rust programmingTest automation

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
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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