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Space Operations Engineering Intern – Summer 2027

K2 Space· Satellite Platform
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Torrance, CA$30/hr - $40/hrinternshipPosted 1w ago

About the role

3-month internship in Space Operations Engineering. Hands-on work with spacecraft, executing integrated test campaigns, mastering the satellite bus, and validating system health with RE teams to fly on-orbit satellites.

Responsibilities

  • Support test procedures (manual and automated) used to confirm spacecraft hardware and software flight worthiness
  • Take part in high-visibility integration campaigns for development and flight hardware
  • Operate spacecraft (interpret telemetry, send commands) during system tests at the factory, test facilities, launch sites, and during pre-launch operations and space operations
  • Identify and elevate off-nominal conditions during test, and drive issues to resolution by engaging with the wider engineering team
  • Clearly communicate status, needs, and risks to the entire K2 Space team (and payload providers) during high-intensity operations
  • Assess risks associated with different integration, test, and flight approaches, and clearly communicate mitigations and trade-offs

Qualifications

  • Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline
  • 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:Space systems engineeringTelemetry interpretationCommand and control of spacecraft

Benefits

  • Housing and travel stipend may also be available
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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