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Mechanical Engineering Intern – Summer 2027

K2 Space· Mechanical
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Torrance, CA$30/hr - $40/hr internshipPosted 1mo ago

About the role

Internship role to design, analyze, test, and build mechanical systems and structures for high-power satellites. 3-month in-person internship at HQ in Torrance, CA, with mentorship and ownership on a project impacting K2’s mission.

Responsibilities

  • Design, analyze, test, and build mechanical systems and structures
  • Own and execute on a project that significantly impacts K2’s mission with the support of 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 your knowledge from both inside and outside the classroom

Qualifications

  • Must be 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., laboratory, research, extracurricular project teams, volunteering, personal projects, or prior internship/work experience)

Skills

Required:Mechanical design and analysis
Nice to have:CADFree-body diagrams / statics

Benefits

  • Housing and travel stipend may also be available
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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