Simulation Software Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

K2 Space Corporation is developing high-power satellite platforms for missions ranging from low Earth orbit to deep space. The company is seeking a Simulation Software Engineering Intern to own a software engineering project, support spacecraft operations, develop physics-based simulation models and hardware drivers, analyze data, and assist with subsystem integration and testing.

What you'll do:

• Develop physics-based software models for testing control of spacecraft subsystems, including propulsion, guidance/attitude control, thermal, power, and communications systems
• Author drivers for simulation hardware
• Create and utilize robust tools to allow for rapid deployment of quality code
• Perform data analysis and anomaly investigation to identify and resolve software bugs
• Support integration and testing of spacecraft subsystems

What they're looking for:

• • 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
• • 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
• • Experience with Linux systems programming and driver development
• • Basic knowledge of electronics, computer architecture, and control systems

Benefits:

• Housing and travel stipend may also be available