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GNC Engineering Intern – Summer 2027
K2 Space
Los Angeles, USA
Intern
USD 4000 / hour
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Responsibilities
- Work with other engineers to develop a novel high-level vehicle architecture
- Develop novel algorithms for precise pointing, state estimation, orbit transfer, mission design, and station-keeping of very large structures in earth orbit and beyond
- Test these novel algorithms in unit testing and an integrated simulation and HITL environment
- Develop models and simulations for high fidelity spacecraft actuators, sensors, and dynamics
- Support actuator and sensor hardware trades for K2’s next generation spacecraft
Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in aerospace, mechanical, 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)
- Experience with Python, Julia, C/C++, or Matlab for algorithm development, implementation, and simulation
- Additional Requirements
- Available for a minimum 12-week internship in person at our HQ in Torrance
- Nice to Have
- Currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program in aerospace, mechanical, or other relevant engineering discipline
- Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic professional setting with changing needs and requirements
- Experience with Rust for algorithm development, implementation, and simulation
- Demonstrated ability with GNC actuator or sensor sizing, selection, and system design within an integrated engineering team outside a classroom setting
- Demonstrated understanding of trajectory analysis, modeling, and mission design
- Compensation
- Hourly pay range for this non-exempt role is $30 - $40 per hour
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