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Space Kinetic Corp.

2027 Engineering Development Program

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El Segundo, CA, USA
30-42 Annually
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El Segundo, CA, USA
30-42 Annually
Entry level
Three-month, full-time onsite engineering development program for rising seniors and recent graduates at a space technology startup. Participants work with mentors on one to three mission-critical projects across engineering, manufacturing, software, testing, structural analysis, GNC, astrodynamics, project management, IT, and related functions. Interns provide monthly leadership updates and may receive full-time offers based on performance. Relocation participants may qualify for a housing stipend.
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A New Paradigm For Space Operations.

Who We Are: 
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.

Our Development Program:

This is a full-time, onsite program for three months at our headquarters in El Segundo, California.

Our Development Program is a pathway to a career at Space Kinetic. We hire rising seniors or 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.

Our Areas of Focus:

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Manufacturing Enginneering
  • Software Engineering
  • Flight Software Engineering
  • Test Engineering
  • Structural Analysis
  • GNC Engineering
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Astrodynamics Intern
  • Human Resources
  • SETA
  • Project Management
  • IT

Where You’ll Be: 

  • The position is onsite at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA.

Compensation: 

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. Department 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.  

Pay Range
$30—$42 USD

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