Manufacturing Engineering (CNC) Internship

Space Kinetic•El Segundo, CA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Space Kinetic is a cleared, venture-backed startup focused on addressing urgent national security priorities. Their goal is to deliver a suite of asymmetric capabilities for space superiority and missile defense leveraging their 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 and aims to leverage this platform to provide the United States with a new tool for securing the space domain and catalyzing the emerging space economy. As a Manufacturing Engineer Intern, this position will assist in engineering activities that support design or process improvement for the Division. The intern will be a driving force for continuous improvement of the facility while working with all levels of the organization. Interns will be provided with training and mentorship that will translate to real-world skills and experiences. This internship is a paid position with both full and part-time employment opportunities available, with rolling start and end timeframes. Interns will support the Engineering team to help design and build prototypes for Space Kinetic’s core technology to achieve a mission of a flight demo within the next 2 years in a fast-paced startup environment.

Requirements

Currently enrolled for a Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited college or university
Must be a recent college graduate OR graduate within the last semester of your program
Analytical, problem-solving, and electrical skills are required
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, self-driven, rapidly growing entrepreneurial workplace
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
Effective in written communication
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)
Ability to maintain or obtain Government Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with CAD and AM data preparations software (e.g. SolidWorks, Magics, ANSYS Additive Print, etc.)
Passion for the commercial and government space industry
Passion for spacecraft or launch vehicle system development

Responsibilities

Assist in engineering activities that support design or process improvement for the Division
Be a driving force for continuous improvement of the facility while working with all levels of the organization
Make layouts and detail drawings of equipment assigned
Evaluate various equipment and methods and point out advantages, disadvantages and production capabilities
Recommend the purchase items needed to keep equipment properly maintained
Check on process capabilities of equipment designed to see that it is properly maintained
Keep 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
Contribute and support other teams or individuals as needed
Support the Engineering team to help design and build prototypes for Space Kinetic’s core technology