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 Mechanical Engineering Intern at K2, you will work closely with engineers to design, analyze, test, and build mechanical systems for high-power satellites. This internship involves applying your academic knowledge to real aerospace challenges, executing impactful projects with mentorship, and collaborating with a cross-functional team. You will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, innovative environment focused on space hardware development.
- 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, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline
- 6+ months of experience applying technical engineering skills outside of the university classroom setting
- 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 with CAD software packages
- Understanding of free-body diagrams, statics, and/or basic mechanics of materials
- Experience working with mechanical hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team outside a classroom setting
What you get
- Hourly pay range of $30 - $40 per hour
- Housing and travel stipend may also be available
Worth weighing
- The role is an internship, which may limit long-term career growth opportunities
- No specific details on the exact projects or technologies you will work with are provided
- The position requires in-person attendance at the HQ, which may not be feasible for all candidates
Summarised from K2 Space 's posting. Read the full original.
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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