IT Development Program (3 Months - Path to Hire)

Space Kinetic • El Segundo, CA

11d • $30 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

Space Kinetic is offering a full-time, three-month, onsite development program at its headquarters in El Segundo, California. The program is a pathway to a potential career with the company and is intended for recent graduates interested in contributing to technical problems and dual-use space missions. Participants join technical, operations, and business teams, work on mission-critical projects, receive a mentor, complete one to three projects, and provide monthly progress updates to the Leadership team. Performance, initiative, collaboration, and ownership are considered when evaluating participants for long-term opportunities. Outstanding participants may receive a full-time offer before or upon completion. Qualified participants relocating for the program may be eligible for a housing stipend; applications are accepted year-round based on hiring needs.

As an IT team member, the participant supports the day-to-day operation and growth of Space Kinetic’s enterprise IT environment in a fast-paced aerospace setting. Working alongside experienced systems administrators and engineers, the participant gains hands-on experience in endpoint management, networking, cybersecurity, hardware deployment, and end-user support. The company describes the program as requiring urgency, ownership, and a high level of commitment, rather than a traditional 40-hour work week.

Compensation is hourly and based on the candidate’s highest completed degree at hire: $30 per hour for a bachelor’s degree, $35 per hour for a master’s degree, and $42 per hour for a PhD. The posting also lists a pay range of $30–$42 USD.

Requirements

• Graduate of a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
• Familiarity with Windows operating systems and common desktop applications.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts and troubleshooting, including IP addresses, DNS, DHCP, and connectivity troubleshooting.
• Ability to work with minimal direction or support and learn quickly.
• Strong analytical skills, creative and innovative thinking, attention to detail, calmness under pressure, commitment to follow-through, enthusiasm, ability to motivate others, receptiveness to criticism and others’ ideas, and effective written communication.
• Must meet the stated U.S. export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

• Previous IT, help desk, systems administration, or technical support experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and Active Directory.
• Experience imaging or deploying Windows computers.
• Exposure to hardware troubleshooting, networking, or endpoint management.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Experience with ticketing systems, asset management platforms, or IT documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation and growth of the enterprise IT environment.
• Work alongside systems administrators and engineers on endpoint management, networking, cybersecurity, hardware deployment, and end-user support.
• Complete one to three assigned projects during the three-month program.
• Provide monthly progress updates to the Leadership team.

Benefits

• Qualified participants relocating for the program may be eligible for a housing stipend.
• Hourly compensation based on highest completed degree: $30 per hour for a bachelor’s degree, $35 per hour for a master’s degree, or $42 per hour for a PhD.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level