Space Kinetic develops a propellant-free electromechanical payload-deployment system and patented mechanism to eject diverse small payloads at high velocities from host satellites for space and missile defense applications.
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">A New Paradigm For Space Operations.</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Who We Are:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">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, attainable, 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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This is not a role for someone looking for a traditional 40-hour work week. Space Kinetic is building ambitious, first-of-its-kind technology, and that requires urgency, ownership, and a high level of commitment to changing the foundational assumptions for everything we do in space.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><strong>Our Development Program:</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What You’ll Do:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span> <br><span data-contrast="auto">As a </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Manufacturing Engineer </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">team member, this position you will support the Engineering team 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.</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Make layouts and detail drawings of equipment assigned. Evaluates various equipment and methods and points out advantages, disadvantages and production capabilities.</span> <span data-contrast="auto">Recommends the purchase items needed to keep equipment properly maintained.</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Checks on process capabilities of equipment designed to see that it is properly maintained. Keeps up to date of all new developments in equipment or processes that could be adapted to improve manufacturing processes. Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities. Contributes and supports other teams or individuals as needed.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What It Takes:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">A Graduate of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited college or university. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Analytical, problem-solving, and electrical skills are required </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> 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. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to maintain or obtain Government Security Clearance. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What We’d Love:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Curiosity for testing in-space operations </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">SolidWorks or equivalent 3D modeling experience.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Passion for the commercial and government space industry. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><spa