# Platform 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
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $30 to $40/hr (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-07
- Apply by: 2026-11-21
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/k2spacecorporation/jobs/5447206008?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/k2-space-platform-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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Support bus-level design integration efforts, helping track vehicle design status and technical readiness across subsystems
- Assist in developing and maintaining engineering schedules, milestones, and requirements documentation for the satellite platform
- Support cross-functional coordination with engineering teams to help assess vehicle readiness, track technical changes, and flag risks
- Help support internal design reviews, ensuring documentation aligns with requirements
- Contribute to process and analysis framework improvements that support the team's growth
- Get hands-on exposure to how a satellite platform program is run end-to-end, from design through flight readiness

Tags: Satellite Platform

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/k2-space-platform-engineering-intern-summer-2027/