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Software Engineering Intern – Summer 2027

K2 Space· Software
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Los Angeles, CA$30/hr - $40/hr internshipPosted 1mo ago

About the role

intern role at K2 Space focusing on end-to-end software engineering for real-time control of a 20kW+ spacecraft, with exposure to cyber-physical systems, GNC, and on-orbit operations.

Responsibilities

  • Create software architecture for real-time, fault-tolerant control of a 20kW+ spacecraft
  • Develop software applications for control of spacecraft subsystems, including propulsion, guidance/attitude control, thermal, power, and communications systems
  • Design and implement state machines for robust operation of the spacecraft
  • Create and utilize robust tools to allow for rapid deployment of quality code
  • Perform data analysis and anomaly investigation to identify and resolve software bugs
  • Support integration and testing of the spacecraft subsystems
  • Build and maintain infrastructure to increase reliability when developing and testing software

Qualifications

  • Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or other relevant engineering discipline
  • 6+ months of experience using technical engineering skills outside of the university classroom setting
  • Development experience in Rust, C/C++, or Go

Skills

Required:RustC/C++
Nice to have:GoEmbedded systemsLinux systems programmingCI/CDTest systems (hardware-in-the-loop / hardware-out-of-the-loop)

Benefits

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

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