The board
- Where
- Los Angeles, CA
- Posted
- Sep 1
We’re looking for a stellar GNC Intern to join our team for a 3 month internship. Working closely with our GNC engineers, you will be responsible for developing models in our in-house 6 DoF simulation, testing and developing GNC algorithms for attitude and orbit control to support spacecraft operations, supporting actual on-orbit operations of spacecraft, and assisting in the verification and validation of space-grade flight software. K2 Space is a highly collaborative environment, and our interns will be encouraged to work with mentors and other team members to execute complex projects while maintaining a significant level of ownership and autonomy.
What you'd do
- 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
What they want
- 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
- Available for a minimum 12-week internship in person at our HQ in Torrance
What you get
- Hourly pay range for this non-exempt role is $30 - $40 per hour
- Hourly rate will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
- Housing and travel stipend may also be available