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"><span data-contrast="none">A New Paradigm For Space Operations.</span></span></strong></p> <div><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Who We Are:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559737":-360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></div> <div> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> </div> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">What You’ll Do:</span></strong></p> <p>The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will provide guidance for design and prototype builds for the Space Kinetic core technology to achieve our mission of a flight demo within the next 2 years in a fast-paced startup environment. <span data-contrast="none">Design and develop system and subsystem assemblies, mechanisms and moving assemblies including linkages, gears, cams, actuators, and precision motion systems.</span> <span data-contrast="none">Perform mechanism design, tolerance analysis, and kinematic studies to ensure reliable operation.</span> <span data-contrast="none">Create 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings using tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA or NX.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span><span data-contrast="none">Support the mechanical simulations and FEA teams creating step files, simplified reps and volumes to assist with the modeling to validate strength, fatigue, and functional performance.</span> <span data-contrast="none">Design and develop prototype assemblies and test mechanisms to validate functionality and operational stability.</span> <span data-contrast="none">Work with and support cross-functional teams including simulation, electrical, manufacturing, and systems engineering.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span><span data-contrast="none">Support design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) initiatives to drive down cost and schedule.</span> <span data-contrast="none">Prepare technical documentation, test plans, and support design reviews.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}">Key Responsibilities:</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Mechanism Development</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="29" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Design and develop </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">space-rated mechanisms</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, including:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="29" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Release and separation systems</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="29" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Motorized actuators and gear trains</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="29" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Payload pointing mechanisms</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="29" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Precision robotic or kinematic mechanisms</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <