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Job description
Space Kinetic is hiring a Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering Intern — a internship, based in El Segundo, CA role ($20k–$30k). Apply directly on Space Kinetic's careers page below.
Mechanical Engineering Development Program (3 Months - Path to Hire)
Location: El Segundo, California
Department: Development Programs
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.
Our Development Program:
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.
What You’ll Do:
As a Mechanical Engineering team member, 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:
- A Graduate of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering or a related degree at an accredited college or university
- Passion for design, manufacturing and testing of space systems and/or mechanisms
- Experience in solid modeling, drawing release of structures, actuator mechanisms
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, self-driven entrepreneurial workplace
- Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks)
- Ability to maintain or obtain Government Security Clearance.
What We’d Love:
- Master's degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, education, and demonstrated technical depth.
- Experience with Mechanical FEA tools
- Curiosity for testing in-space operations
- Passion for the commercial and government space industry.
- Passion for spacecraft or launch vehicle system development.
- Experience with CNC Machining and / or Additive Manufacturing
Where You’ll Be:
- The position is onsite at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA.
Compensation: $27.00/hr.
The hourly 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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering Intern at Space Kinetic?
The estimated salary range for Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering Intern at Space Kinetic is $20,000 - $30,000 USD per year.
What skills are required for Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering Intern at Space Kinetic?
The required skills for Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering Intern at Space Kinetic include: SolidWorks, CNC.
What is the seniority level for Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering Intern at Space Kinetic?
Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering Intern at Space Kinetic is a Internship level position.
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