Test 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. 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. The 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
- Graduate of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering Degree in an accredited college or university
- Passion for design, manufacturing, and testing of space systems and/or mechanisms.
- Analytical, problem-solving, and mechanical skills are required
- Must be confident with complex machine setups
- Physically able to handle heavy items, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and positioning components.
- Be able to stand for long periods of time.
- 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.
- 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; and effective in written communication.
- Ability to maintain or obtain Government Security Clearance.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Nice To Haves
- Curiosity for testing in-space operations
- SolidWorks or equivalent 3D modeling experience.
- 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.
- Assist with the design, execute, and maintain both manual and automated tests to ensure high-quality software delivery.
- Contribute to test planning, develop detailed test cases, and identify, report, and track defects.
- Work closely with developers and product teams to troubleshoot issues, enhance testing methodologies, and continuously improve test coverage across applications, maximizing testing efficiency through automation.
Benefits
- Housing stipend (for qualified participants relocating for the program)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
