Vehicle Operations Engineering Intern – Summer 2027
K2 Space · Los Angeles
Posted 15 days ago · $30 - $40
or apply directly on K2 Space 's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 days K2 Space 's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 78% of K2 Space 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at K2 Space
- low 0 stale, 0 reposted of 220 open
- Hiring momentum
- 244 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from K2 Space 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for K2 Space .
About this role
As a Vehicle Operations Engineering Intern at K2, you will engage in building, testing, and flying spacecraft, collaborating with design and engineering teams. Your responsibilities will include developing manufacturing methods, troubleshooting vehicle issues, and creating ground support equipment, all while gaining hands-on experience in satellite systems and advanced manufacturing techniques.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of K2 Space as an employer.
What you need
- 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 (e.g., laboratory, research, extracurricular project teams, volunteering, personal projects or prior internship/work experience)
- Available for a minimum 12-week internship in person at HQ in Torrance
Nice to have
- Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment
- Experience testing and troubleshooting spacecraft and their related components and systems
- Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment
- Experience working in a clean room and with ESD-sensitive equipment
- Experience or exposure in a test or automation role
What you get
- Hourly pay range of $30 - $40 per hour
- Housing and travel stipend may also be available
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Internship duration is limited to 12 weeks
- Role involves hands-on work in a fast-paced environment which may not suit everyone
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Listed by K2 Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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