# Avionics Systems/Test Engineering Intern – Summer 2027 at K2 Space

- Company: K2 Space
- What the company does: Building the largest satellites in orbit. Ultra-powerful, scalable platforms engineered for LEO, MEO, GEO and cislunar missions. Explore the next-generation of satellites. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, First Round and ICONIQ.
- Company website: https://www.k2space.com/#
- Type: Startups
- Level: Internship
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $30 to $40/hr (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-01
- Apply by: 2026-10-16
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/k2spacecorporation/jobs/5411921008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/k2-space-avionics-systems-test-engineering-intern-summer-2027/

## About the role

With multiple launches in 2027 and plans to scale to 100 satellites a year, we're Building Bigger — helping develop the solar system and build toward a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a high-growth Series D-funded company, we'd love for you to apply.

## What they're looking for

- Serve as Responsible Engineer for avionics system design, performance, hardware, and test across the satellite bus
- Collaborate closely within the cross functional Engineering teams to capture requirements, lead design trades, build avionics test systems, and integrate flight hardware into the spacecraft
- Create and update technical documentation including system and test asset diagrams, schematics, interface control documents, procedures, and test/anomaly reports
- Design, build, and program automated test stands for avionics hardware
- Execute avionics component and system testing on flight hardware through development, acceptance, qualification, and integration testing
- Support spacecraft integration testing, production issue dispositions, troubleshooting failures, and managing overall spacecraft risk

Tags: Avionics