Supply Business Management Operations Intern

Space Kinetic • El Segundo, CA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Space Kinetic is a cleared, venture-backed startup focused on addressing urgent national security priorities. Our goal is to deliver a suite of asymmetric capabilities for space superiority and missile defense leveraging our 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. Our goal is to leverage this platform to provide the United States with a new tool for securing the space domain & catalyzing the emerging space economy. We are seeking a motivated Business Management/Operations Intern. This intern is a senior-level management student with an interest in supply management, operations, and business coordination to support daily operational activities in a fast-paced aerospace environment. This internship is designed for a student in the final year of a business, management, supply chain, or related program who is interested in gaining practical experience across purchasing support, coordination, and operational follow-up. For those who dream of changing the Universe, a career with Space Kinetic is the place to start.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Business Management or General Studies from an accredited college or university
• 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)

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Eagerness to learn in a startup environment
• Ability to work independently and ask good questions
• Strong follow-up habits
• Passion for the commercial and government space industry is a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing follow-up and order tracking
• Help monitor delivery schedules and communicate with vendors as needed
• Assist with maintaining purchasing spreadsheets and internal tracking tools
• Support receiving coordination and follow-up on open orders
• Help organize vendor records, quotes, and purchasing documentation
• Assist with meeting scheduling and internal coordination when needed
• Support basic operational reporting and status updates
• Work closely with internal teams to help track priorities and open action items

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern