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Simulation Software Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

K2 Space · Los Angeles

Posted about a month ago · $30 - $40

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
44 days
K2 Space 's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
78% of K2 Space 's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at K2 Space
high
217 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
2026-10-23

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 Simulation Software Engineering Intern at K2, you will work closely with engineers on a software engineering project that supports the operation of spacecraft. Your responsibilities will include developing physics-based software models for spacecraft subsystems, authoring drivers for simulation hardware, and performing data analysis to resolve software bugs. This role offers hands-on experience with advanced technologies in a collaborative environment.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
5/5
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

  • Development experience in Rust, C++, or similar compiled language
  • Coursework or experience in numerical methods, ordinary differential equations, mechanics, and electricity and magnetism
  • Available for a minimum 12-week internship in person at our HQ in Torrance

Nice to have

  • Experience using scientific Python (NumPy, SciPy, etc.), Julia, MATLAB, or similar
  • Experience defining and creating simulation systems for both hardware-in-the-loop and hardware-out-of-the-loop testing
  • Experience with Monte Carlo simulations and probability/statistics
  • Experience with linear algebra, signal processing, controls, and/or orbital mechanics
  • Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery systems

What you get

  • Hourly pay range for this non-exempt role is $30 - $40 per hour
  • Housing and travel stipend may also be available

Worth weighing

  • Internship requires in-person presence at HQ in Torrance
  • No specific mention of mentorship or training programs during the internship
  • Role involves working with advanced technologies, which may require a steep learning curve

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Listed by K2 Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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