Dynamics Engineering Intern – Summer 2027

About the Role

We're looking for a stellar Dynamics Engineering Intern to join our team for a 3 month internship. As a member of our growing dynamics team, you will help own the successful derivation of loads and environments for K2 Space satellites during ground transportation, launch, deployment, and on-orbit operation. In these projects you will apply your university knowledge to help develop space hardware in a professional setting. 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 while maintaining a significant level of ownership and autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Own dynamic analysis, test, and correlation to identify system performance solutions
• Own and execute on a project that significantly impacts K2's mission with the support of a mentor
• Use hand calculations, computational methods, and development tests to understand the physics behind your work
• Engage with a cross-functional team to perform hardware trades relevant to your project
• Solve real aerospace challenges by applying your knowledge from both inside and outside the classroom

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline
• 6+ months of experience applying technical engineering skills outside of the university classroom setting (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

Nice to Have

• Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers
• Experience with FEA software packages (experience can be in a professional, academic, entrepreneurial, or hobby setting)
• Experience with Python software development
• Understanding of structural dynamics, testing, and measurements
• Experience working with mechanical hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team outside a classroom setting (High Power Rocketry, CubeSats, Robotics Competitions, Formula SAE and Baja SAE, Engineers without Borders, Design-Build-Fly, NASA student launch, personal entrepreneurial ventures, etc.)

Pay

• 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