GNC Engineering Development Program — Path to Hire

Space Kinetic; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 30,686 - 43,704; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Space Kinetic in El Segundo, CA, invites graduates to join a 3‑month Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineering Development Program onsite, with a pathway to hire. You will work with the GNC team to build prototypes for Space Kinetic’s core technology and aim for a flight demonstration within two years in a fast‑paced startup environment.

During the program you will be paired with a mentor, tackle one to three meaningful projects, and provide monthly progress updates to the leadership team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Coding experience in C++, Python and/or Rust.
• MATLAB/SIMULINK proficiency.
• Ability to obtain U.S. government security clearance.
• Onsite work at Space Kinetic headquarters in El Segundo, CA.

Responsibilities

• Support design and prototyping of Space Kinetic's core technology aiming for a flight demo within two years.
• Perform 6-DOF modeling, uncertainty analysis, and state estimation; apply control theory and software development.
• Collaborate with GNC team and mentors; provide progress updates and participate in project reviews.

Skills

C++

Python

Rust

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/SIMULINK

Job description

Space Kinetic in El Segundo, CA, invites graduates to join a 3‑month Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineering Development Program onsite, with a pathway to hire. You will work with the GNC team to build prototypes for Space Kinetic’s core technology and aim for a flight demonstration within two years in a fast‑paced startup environment.

During the program you will be paired with a mentor, tackle one to three meaningful projects, and provide monthly progress updates to the leadership team.