Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineering Internship (Path to Full Time Hire)

About the role

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 not a role for someone looking for a traditional 40-hour work week. Space Kinetic is building ambitious, first-of-its-kind technology, and that requires urgency, ownership, and a high level of commitment to changing the foundational assumptions for everything we do in space Our Intern Program: Space Kinetic's internship program is designed to identify top early-career talent for potential full-time roles. Over the three-month program, interns are paired with a mentor, assigned one to three meaningful projects, and provide monthly progress updates to the Leadership team. Interns who demonstrate strong performance, ownership, and alignment with Space Kinetic's mission may receive a full-time offer upon successful completion of the internship.

Responsibilities

• What It Takes:
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, self-driven entrepreneurial workplace
• Currently pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or closely related major at an accredited college or university and graduating within the next semester or have recently graduated
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks)
• Coding experience in C++, Python and/or Rust
• Ability to maintain or obtain Government Security Clearance.
• What We'd Love:
• Master's degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, education, and demonstrated technical depth.
• Knowledgeable of Dynamics and Kinematics
• Previous experience with Control Systems (Sensor Fusion, Kalman Filtering, IMU)
• Mathematics to include Linear Algebra, Differential Equation, Probability and Statistics
• Where You'll Be:
• The position is onsite at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA.
• ITAR Requirements:
• Equal Employment Opportunity:
• Space Kinetic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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