GNC Engineering Intern – Summer 2027

The role

You will develop models in an in-house 6 DoF simulation and develop GNC algorithms for attitude and orbit control. You will also support on-orbit spacecraft operations and assist in the verification and validation of space-grade flight software.

What you will do

• Work with other engineers to develop a novel high-level vehicle architecture
• Develop novel algorithms for precise pointing, state estimation, orbit transfer, mission design, and station-keeping
• Test novel algorithms in unit testing and an integrated simulation and HITL environment
• Develop models and simulations for high fidelity spacecraft actuators, sensors, and dynamics
• Support actuator and sensor hardware trades for K2’s next generation spacecraft

Required qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in aerospace, mechanical, or other relevant engineering discipline
• 6+ months of experience applying technical engineering skills outside of the university classroom setting
• Experience with Python, Julia, C/C++, or Matlab for algorithm development, implementation, and simulation
• Available for a minimum 12-week internship in person at our HQ in Torrance
• Must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license

Nice to have

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program in aerospace, mechanical, or other relevant engineering discipline
• Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic professional setting with changing needs and requirements
• Experience with Rust for algorithm development, implementation, and simulation
• Demonstrated ability with GNC actuator or sensor sizing, selection, and system design within an integrated engineering team outside a classroom setting
• Demonstrated understanding of trajectory analysis, modeling, and mission design

Benefits

• Housing and travel stipend may also be available

About the company

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown. They are mass-producing high-power satellite platforms for missions from LEO to deep space.