SETA Engineering Development Program (3 Months - Path to Hire)
About The Position
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, attritable, 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. 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. 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. 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.
Requirements
- A Graduate of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Physics degree from an accredited college or university.
- Strong background in physics and mathematics
- Intermediate coding ability to support technical analysis, modeling, simulation, and data processing.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics or a related field.
- Assist with astrodynamics analysis, technical trades, and concept evaluations
- Perform technical research related to spacecraft systems, orbital mechanics, and space mission applications
- Exposure to MATLAB, Python, STK, GMAT, or similar technical tools is a plus
Responsibilities
- Support mechanical and aerospace engineering research activities
- Perform highly analytical, parameter-driven analyses and develop white papers that clearly communicate findings, assumptions, methodologies, and technical recommendations.
- Help prepare engineering summaries, technical documentation, and presentation materials
- Support engineering coordination and follow-up across technical teams
- Assist with analysis of engineering data, system concepts, and design approaches
- Participate in technical discussions and engineering reviews
- Support rapid research tasks and problem-solving activities in a startup environment
- Support research into new mission and commercial applications by developing trade studies, pros and cons analyses, first-principles assessments, and early-stage simulations and models.
Benefits
- housing stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
