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 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 creating software architecture for spacecraft control, developing applications for subsystems, designing state machines, and performing data analysis to resolve software bugs. This internship offers hands-on experience with advanced technologies in a collaborative environment.
- 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 computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or other relevant engineering discipline
- 6+ months of experience using technical engineering skills outside of the university classroom setting
- Development experience in Rust, C/C++, or Go
- 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 spacecraft flight software development
- Experience with Linux systems programming and driver development
- Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery systems
- Experience building or working with hard real-time embedded systems
What you get
- Hourly pay range of $30 - $40 per hour
- Housing and travel stipend may also be available
Worth weighing
- Internship is in-person at HQ in Torrance
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Role involves working with advanced technologies, which may require a steep learning curve
- Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they don't meet 100% of preferred skills
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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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