The posting
K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price — and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers, we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.
The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today's and tomorrow's massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits.
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.
The Role
We’re looking for a stellar Supply Chain Intern to join our team for a 3 month internship. Working closely with our supply chain and engineering teams, you will be responsible for making sure hardware is planned for and available on the line for some of the largest, most powerful, rapidly designed and manufactured satellites. You will work hands-on with planning and purchasing systems, using data analytics and negotiation to deliver hardware for production. 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.
Responsibilities
- Technical Procurement
- Assist in sourcing hardware such as connectors, harnesses, printed circuit boards, machined parts, and consumables
- Help negotiate costs and contracts with key suppliers
- Assist with supplier quality and deliveries to ensure mission success
- Provide support between suppliers and internal customers including supplier onboarding, evaluation, negotiation, and project management
- Material Planning
- Help manage Bill of Materials for various assemblies
- Help implement the master planning schedule for high volume production
- Develop internal analytics to track supply chain objectives
- Inventory
- Help implement inventory kitting processes for external assembly work on several key builds
- Maintain minimum inventory levels and controls to ensure we are material clear for production
Qualifications
Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in supply chain, finance, business administration, or engineering
Additional Requirements
Available for a minimum 12-week internship in person at our HQ in Torrance
Nice to Have
- Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
- Experience using SQL
Compensation and Benefits:
- 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
If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!
If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
Export Compliance
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The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.
Equal Opportunity
K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
