Facilities Technician

Space Kinetic; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity-Based Compensation

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Space Kinetic hires a Facilities Technician to manage daily facility organization and maintenance at its El Segundo, CA location. The role supports material handling, inventory, and day-to-day operations to keep a fast-moving space tech environment running smoothly.

The position emphasizes hands-on work, independent problem solving, and strong attention to safety and quality standards in a manufacturing/industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in handyman, maintenance, facilities, construction, or related fields preferred.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general repairs.
• Comfort using common hand and power tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work independently with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform general building maintenance and repairs (plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry).
• Assemble and move furniture, equipment, and workstations.
• Maintain shop organization, cleanliness, and safety standards.
• Conduct routine inspections and address maintenance issues.
• Support facility improvement projects and coordinate with outside vendors.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, inventory, and other tasks.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Tool usage

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Carpentry basics

Electrical basics

Job description

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, attainable, 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.

What You’ll Do:

We are seeking a Facilities Technician to support daily facility organization, maintenance follow-up, inventory support, and general operational tasks at our El Segundo location. This role helps maintain an organized work environment, supports material handling, and assists with day-to-day operational needs across the facility.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform general building maintenance and repairs, including basic plumbing, electrical, painting, and carpentry.
• Assemble and move furniture, equipment, and workstations.
• Maintain shop organization, cleanliness, and safety standards.
• Conduct routine inspections and proactively address maintenance issues.
• Support facility improvement projects and coordinate with outside vendors.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, inventory, and other operational tasks as needed.

What It Takes:

• Previous handyman, maintenance, facilities, construction, or related experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general repairs.
• Comfort using common hand and power tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems with strong attention to detail.
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.

What We'd Love:

• Experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, warehouse, or industrial environment.
• OSHA or other safety training certifications.

Where You’ll Be:

• The position is an onsite role at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA.

What We Offer:

• Equity-Based Compensation
• Highly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

ITAR Requirements:

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), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.Learn more about ITARhere

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.

The annual base salary for this role is below. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education/experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.

Pay Range

$26 - $28 USD