RF Engineering Intern – Summer 2027
The Role
We’re looking for a stellar RF Engineering Intern to join our team for a 3 month internship. Working closely with our engineers, you will be responsible for analysis, test, and measurement of radiofrequency and microwave electronics to be hosted on some of the largest, most powerful, rapidly designed and rapidly manufactured satellites ever deployed in space. You will work hands-on with RF antenna test and measurement infrastructure used for the satellite, while getting exposure to other subsystems within the engineering organization. K2 Space is a highly collaborative environment, and our interns will be encouraged to work with mentors and other team members to execute complex projects.
Responsibilities
Operate antenna measurement assets such as anechoic chambers and near field scanners
Qualify radiofrequency and antenna hardware through environmental testing including vibration, shock, thermal, and thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing
Assist with design, analysis, and validation testing for radiofrequency and microwave hardware from UHF 200 MHz through Ka band 31 GHz, including phased array antennas, low noise amplifiers, power amplifiers, filters, high speed converters, and other RF electronic components
Perform development and production tests to meet internal and external customer needs
Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to integrate your design, test, and analysis into the spacecraft system
Qualifications
Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or other relevant science, technology, engineering, or mathematics discipline
6+ months experience of technical engineering skills outside of the university setting classroom (e.g.: 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
Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers
Experience with RF and measurement tools such as vector network analyzers and spectrum analyzers
Experience with RF, antenna, and electromagnetic modeling and analysis software tools such as Ansys Electronics Desktop HFSS and/or Cadence AWR Microwave Office
Understanding of RF theoretical concepts such as impedance matching, S-parameters, and antenna patterns
Familiarity with environmental testing for space electronics such as thermal, vibration, TVAC, radiation, and EMI/EMC testing per standards such as SMC-S-016
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