Aerospace/Mechanical 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

• As an Intern you will support Engineering to help design and build prototypes for Space Kinetic's core technology to achieve our mission of a flight demo within the next 2 years in a fast-paced startup environment.
• What It Takes:
• Currently enrolled for an Engineering Degree in an accredited college or university
• Must be a recent college graduate OR graduating within the last semester of your program.
• Passion for design, manufacturing and testing of space systems and/or mechanisms
• Experience in solid modeling, drawing release of structures, actuator mechanisms
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, self-driven entrepreneurial workplace
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks)
• 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.
• What We'd Love:
• Master's degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, education, and demonstrated technical depth.
• Passion for space-grade components and ratings.
• Experience with Mechanical FEA tools
• Curiosity for testing in-space operations
• Passion for the commercial and government space industry.
• Passion for spacecraft or launch vehicle system development.
• Experiecnce with CNC Machining
• Experience with Additive Manufacturing
• 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 applica

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