Astrodynamics Engineer Development Path (3 Months)

Space Kinetic; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Space Kinetic invites recent graduates to join a fast-paced, onsite development program in El Segundo, CA. You will work on mission engineering projects, modeling and trajectory analysis, with mentorship and regular progress reviews over a three-month period that can lead to full-time opportunities.

The role emphasizes quick learning, collaboration, and hands-on problem solving in a high-stakes space startup environment, with potential housing support for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Recent Graduate with a Bachelors or Master’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field.
• Coding experience in C++, Python and/or Rust.
• Experience with Ansys STK.
• Understanding of Orbital Dynamics.
• Ability to work with little direction, learn quickly, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support modeling, simulation and analysis for the Mission Engineering team.
• Contribute to development of flight demo within the next 2 years.
• Collaborate with Space Kinetic engineering teams to enhance design architecture.
• Work on orbit/trajectory analyses, parametric studies and optimization algorithms.

Skills

C++

Python

Rust

Education

Bachelors in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSSYS STK

Job description

Space Kinetic invites recent graduates to join a fast-paced, onsite development program in El Segundo, CA. You will work on mission engineering projects, modeling and trajectory analysis, with mentorship and regular progress reviews over a three-month period that can lead to full-time opportunities.

The role emphasizes quick learning, collaboration, and hands-on problem solving in a high-stakes space startup environment, with potential housing support for qualified applicants.