SETA Engineering Development Program (3 Months - Path to Hire)

A New Paradigm for Space Operations.

What You’ll Do: 
As a SETA Engineering team member to support technical research and engineering analysis efforts across mechanical systems, aerospace concepts, and astrodynamics-related projects. This role provides exposure to multidisciplinary aerospace development, including mechanical engineering support, technical research, mission analysis, and engineering coordination activities.

• Support mechanical and aerospace engineering research activities  
• Perform highly analytical, parameter-driven analyses and develop white papers that clearly communicate findings, assumptions, methodologies, and technical recommendations.
• Help prepare engineering summaries, technical documentation, and presentation materials  
• Support engineering coordination and follow-up across technical teams  
• Assist with analysis of engineering data, system concepts, and design approaches  
• Participate in technical discussions and engineering reviews  
• Support rapid research tasks and problem-solving activities in a startup environment 
• Support research into new mission and commercial applications by developing trade studies, pros and cons analyses, first-principles assessments, and early-stage simulations and models.

What It Takes: 

• A Graduate of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Physics degree from an accredited college or university.
• Strong background in physics and mathematics
• Intermediate coding ability to support technical analysis, modeling, simulation, and data processing.

 What We’d Love: 

• Master's degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics or a related field. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, education, and demonstrated technical depth.
• Assist with astrodynamics analysis, technical trades, and concept evaluations  
  
• Perform technical research related to spacecraft systems, orbital mechanics, and space mission applications  
• Exposure to MATLAB, Python, STK, GMAT, or similar technical tools is a plus  

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.