Avionics Systems/Test Engineering Intern – Summer 2027

K2 Space · Avionics

Where: Los Angeles, CA
Posted: Sep 1

We’re looking for a stellar Avionics Systems/Test Engineering Intern to join our team for a 3 month internship. Working closely with our engineers, you will be responsible for system design, analysis, testing and integration of avionics on some of the largest, most powerful, rapidly designed and manufactured satellites. You will work hands-on with novel avionics interfacing, harnessing, instrumentation, RF components, and GNC actuators used across 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.

What you'd do

Serve as Responsible Engineer for avionics system design, performance, hardware, and test across the satellite bus
Collaborate closely within the cross functional Engineering teams to capture requirements, lead design trades, build avionics test systems, and integrate flight hardware into the spacecraft
Create and update technical documentation including system and test asset diagrams, schematics, interface control documents, procedures, and test/anomaly reports
Design, build, and program automated test stands for avionics hardware
Execute avionics component and system testing on flight hardware through development, acceptance, qualification, and integration testing
Support spacecraft integration testing, production issue dispositions, troubleshooting failures, and managing overall spacecraft risk
Design, develop and build avionics production infrastructure
Write modular and reusable test, analysis, and automation software in Python and Rust
Effectively manage and communicate project plan, milestones, and schedule execution

What they want

Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering
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)
Available for a minimum 12-week internship in person at our HQ in Torrance

What you get

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