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- Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering (Spring 2026)
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Job Description
A New Paradigm For Space Operations.
Who We Are:
Space Kinetic is a cleared, venture-backed startup focused on addressing urgent security priorities. Our goal is to deliver a suite of asymmetric capabilities for space superiority and missile defense leveraging our proprietary electromechanical deployment system, which enables the rapid deployment of low-cost payloads through space without firing a thruster. Space Kinetic is currently assembling its TRL-5 prototype. Our goal is to leverage this platform to provide the United States with a new tool for securing the space domain & catalyzing the emerging space economy. What You'll Do: Interns acquire hands-on learning experience while working on meaningful projects to gain significant career experience. At Space Kinetic, we provide the tools, training, and mentorship for interns to do their very best work and discover opportunities to advance their careers, providing a pathway for personal growth. For those who dream of changing the world, working with Space Kinetic is the place to start. As an intern, you will support Engineering to help design and build prototypes for Space Kinetic's core technology to achieve our mission of a flight demo within the next 2 years in a fast-paced startup environment. You will work with the Space Kinetic manufacturing and engineering team to finalize the current prototype's CAD design. This role involves enhancing the design through precise tolerancing across all prototype development stages, finalizing mechanism designs, and delivering detailed CAD drawings for manufacturing. You will collaborate with vendors to source components, support finite element analysis (FEA) simulations for the system, and create models for both the current prototype and the full-scale system. What It Takes: Passion for design, manufacturing, and testing of space systems and/or mechanisms Experience in solid modeling and drawing release of structures and actuator mechanisms Comfortable working in a fast-paced, self-driven entrepreneurial workplace Experience with Mechanical FEA tools Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks) Currently enrolled in an Engineering Degree program at an accredited college or university Ability to work with minimal supervision, learn quickly, strong analytical skills, creative and innovative thinking, attention to detail, calm under pressure, commitment to follow-through, enthusiasm, effective written communication, and openness to feedback and collaboration Must conform to U.S. Government export regulations: U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance What We'd Love: Passion for space-grade components and ratings Curiosity about testing in-space operations Interest in the commercial and government space industry Passion for spacecraft or launch vehicle system development Where You'll Be: Onsite at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA ITAR Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, or eligible for necessary 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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The annual base salary for this role ranges from $20 to $30 USD. Pay grades are determined by role, level, location, and market data. Individual pay will be assessed case-by-case based on skills, education, experience, certifications, and internal equity.
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Space Kinetic is a cleared, venture-backed startup focused on addressing urgent security priorities. Our goal is to deliver a suite of asymmetric capabilities for space superiority and missile defense leveraging our proprietary electromechanical deployment system, which enables the rapid deployment of low-cost payloads through space without firing a thruster. Space Kinetic is currently assembling its TRL-5 prototype. Our goal is to leverage this platform to provide the United States with a new tool for securing the space domain & catalyzing the emerging space economy. What You'll Do: Interns acquire hands-on learning experience while working on meaningful projects to gain significant career experience. At Space Kinetic, we provide the tools, training, and mentorship for interns to do their very best work and discover opportunities to advance their careers, providing a pathway for personal growth. For those who dream of changing the world, working with Space Kinetic is the place to start. As an intern, you will support Engineering to help design and build prototypes for Space Kinetic's core technology to achieve our mission of a flight demo within the next 2 years in a fast-paced startup environment. You will work with the Space Kinetic manufacturing and engineering team to finalize the current prototype's CAD design. This role involves enhancing the design through precise tolerancing across all prototype development stages, finalizing mechanism designs, and delivering detailed CAD drawings for manufacturing. You will collaborate with vendors to source components, support finite element analysis (FEA) simulations for the system, and create models for both the current prototype and the full-scale system. What It Takes: Passion for design, manufacturing, and testing of space systems and/or mechanisms Experience in solid modeling and drawing release of structures and actuator mechanisms Comfortable working in a fast-paced, self-driven entrepreneurial workplace Experience with Mechanical FEA tools Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks) Currently enrolled in an Engineering Degree program at an accredited college or university Ability to work with minimal supervision, learn quickly, strong analytical skills, creative and innovative thinking, attention to detail, calm under pressure, commitment to follow-through, enthusiasm, effective written communication, and openness to feedback and collaboration Must conform to U.S. Government export regulations: U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance What We'd Love: Passion for space-grade components and ratings Curiosity about testing in-space operations Interest in the commercial and government space industry Passion for spacecraft or launch vehicle system development Where You'll Be: Onsite at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA ITAR Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, or eligible for necessary 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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The annual base salary for this role ranges from $20 to $30 USD. Pay grades are determined by role, level, location, and market data. Individual pay will be assessed case-by-case based on skills, education, experience, certifications, and internal equity.
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