Structural Analysis Engineer Internship

Space Kinetic • El Segundo, CA

11h • 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 a 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 Structural Analysis Engineer Intern, this position will assist in structural analysis model intake and build-out to test correlation and flight readiness, and be a driving force for continuous improvement of the facility. Interns will be provided with training and mentorship that will translate to real-world skills and experiences. Interns will support the Engineering team to help design and build prototypes for Space Kinetic’s core technology to achieve a flight demo within the next 2 years in a fast-paced startup environment. This internship is a paid position with both full and part-time employment opportunities available, with rolling start and end timeframes.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled for a Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Structural 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.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• 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

• Familiarity with scripting in Python or MATLAB for automation of FEM workflows and post-processing.
• Hands-on experience supporting vibration, acoustic, or shock testing, including fixture design and instrumentation planning.
• Passion for the commercial and government space industry.
• Passion for spacecraft or launch vehicle system development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in structural analysis model intake and build-out to test correlation and flight readiness.
• Be a driving force for continuous improvement of the facility.
• Support the Engineering team to help design and build prototypes for Space Kinetic’s core technology.

What This Job Offers

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