Platform Engineering Intern – Summer 2027

The Role

We're looking for a stellar Platform Engineering Intern to join our team for a 3-month internship. You'll join the team responsible for the overall development and integration of K2's satellite bus, gaining exposure to how we drive bus-level design integration and technical readiness from concept through launch. You'll work alongside the engineers who own vehicle design, program schedule, and cross-functional coordination, supporting the day-to-day work that keeps a satellite platform program moving. This role offers broad exposure to how a satellite platform comes together end-to-end, the opportunity to contribute directly to active engineering efforts, and the chance to own impactful pieces of work in K2's highly collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Support bus-level design integration efforts, helping track vehicle design status and technical readiness across subsystems

Assist in developing and maintaining engineering schedules, milestones, and requirements documentation for the satellite platform

Support cross-functional coordination with engineering teams to help assess vehicle readiness, track technical changes, and flag risks

Help support internal design reviews, ensuring documentation aligns with requirements

Contribute to process and analysis framework improvements that support the team's growth

Get hands-on exposure to how a satellite platform program is run end-to-end, from design through flight readiness

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)

Additional Requirements

Available for a minimum 12-week internship in person at our HQ in Torrance

Nice to Have

Prior leadership experience for projects or teams

Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers

Experience testing and troubleshooting spacecraft and their related components and systems, including subsystem checkouts and system acceptance testing

Experience or exposure in a test or automation role

Compensation

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