Structural Analysis Engineering Development Program (3 Months - Path to Hire) at Space Kinetic — El Segundo, USA | Base Career

A New Paradigm For Space Operations.

Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations – one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone technology (low-cost, operationally flexible, attritable, distributed) to space missions while reducing the ecosystem's reliance on consumable fuel. In a world where many companies are focused on incrementally improving the status quo, we are focused on creating something entirely different – an architecture underpinned by new first principles to meet the opportunities and challenges of the third space age head-on. Our goal is to move away from one-to-one space architectures – where each satellite in a constellation has one (or a small # of) primary payloads attached to the bus -- and unlock a ‘one-to-many’ system, where each satellite has a large number of payloads which can be deployed from their host spacecraft at high velocities without firing a thruster.

This is a full-time, onsite program requiring a commitment of 40 hours per week for three months at our headquarters in El Segundo, California.

Our Development Program is a pathway to a career at Space Kinetic.

We hire recent graduates who are eager to solve cutting edge technical problems and contribute to high consequence dual use space missions.

Interns become part of our core technical, operations, and business teams, work on mission-critical projects, and are evaluated for long-term career opportunities based on performance, initiative, collaboration, and ownership.

Outstanding interns may receive a full-time employment offer before or upon completion of the program.

Qualified participants relocating for the program may be eligible for a housing stipend, and applications are accepted year-round based on hiring needs.

Over the three-month program you are paired with a mentor, assigned one to three meaningful projects, and provide monthly progress updates to the Leadership team.

Completed a bachelor's, master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university. Candidates pursuing an additional degree are eligible provided they can commit to the full-time, onsite program schedule.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to work with minimal direction or support and to learn quickly; strong analytical skills; creative and innovative thinking; detail-oriented; calm under pressure; commitment to follow-through; enthusiastic with a talent for motivating others; receptive to criticism and open to others' ideas; and effective in written communication.
Ability to maintain or obtain Government Security Clearance.
Familiarity with scripting in Python or MATLAB for automation of FEM workflows and post-processing.
Hands-on experience supporting vibration, acoustic, or shock testing, including fixture design and instrumentation planning.
Passion for the commercial and government space industry.
Passion for spacecraft or launch vehicle system development.
The position is onsite at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA.

This position is paid hourly based on the candidate’s highest completed degree at the time of hire:

Bachelor’s degree: $30 per hour
Master’s degree: $35 per hour
PhD: $42 per hour

ITAR Requirements: To conform to U.S.

Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.

of State.

Learn more about ITAR here

Equal Employment Opportunity: Space Kinetic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

The annual base salary for this role is below.

Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data.

Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education/experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.

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