Internship- Manufacturing Engineering (CNC)

Space Kinetic•El Segundo, CA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Space Kinetic is a cleared, venture-backed startup focused on addressing urgent national security priorities, aiming to deliver asymmetric capabilities for space superiority and missile defense using a proprietary electromechanical deployment system. The company is currently assembling its TRL-5 prototype with a goal to provide a new tool for securing the space domain and catalyzing the emerging space economy. As an Additive Manufacturing Engineer Intern, you will collaborate with design engineers to enhance component designs for additive manufacturing. Your role will involve managing parts throughout the AM workflow, from material selection and Design of Experiments (DoE) to part fabrication and final delivery. You will also be responsible for establishing and documenting AM processes that adhere to aerospace quality standards. This internship offers an opportunity to support the Engineering team in designing and building prototypes for Space Kinetic’s core technology, contributing to the mission of achieving a flight demonstration within the next two years in a fast-paced startup environment. This is a paid internship with both full and part-time employment opportunities available, offered within a rolling start and end timeframe.

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

Work with design engineers to improve component designs for additive manufacturing
Manage parts through the AM workflow: from material selection, Design of Experiments (DoE), to part fabrication, and final delivery
Establish and document AM processes that meet aerospace quality standards
Support the Engineering team to help design and build prototypes for Space Kinetic’s core technology