Manufacturing Engineering Internship

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

Job summary

Industrious Ventures is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Intern to support design and process improvements for space technologies. This internship is a unique opportunity to gain experience working with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced startup environment in El Segundo, CA.

The ideal candidate will be enrolled in a relevant engineering degree and demonstrate strong analytical skills and a passion for the space industry. Compensation is $27/ hour, with both full and part-time options available for this paid position.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering degree.
• Must be a recent graduate or in the last semester of your program.
• Ability to maintain or obtain Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in engineering activities supporting design/process improvement.
• Support design and build prototypes for Space Kinetic's technology.
• Make layouts and detail drawings of assigned equipment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Electrical skills

Detail-oriented

Creative thinking

Effective written communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Aerospace Engineering degree

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

A New Paradigm For Space Operations.

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 number 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

Manufacturing Engineer Intern: Assist in engineering activities that support design or process improvement for the Division. Be a driving force for continuous improvement of the facility while working with all levels of the organization. Interns will receive training and mentorship that will translate to real‑world skills and experiences.

As an Intern you will support the Engineering team 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. This internship is a paid position with both full and part‑time employment opportunities available. These roles will be open within a rolling start and end timeframe.

Responsibilities include making layouts and detail drawings of assigned equipment; evaluating various equipment and methods and pointing out advantages, disadvantages and production capabilities; recommending purchase items needed to keep equipment properly maintained; checking process capabilities of equipment designed to ensure proper maintenance; keeping up to date on all new developments in equipment or processes that could be adapted to improve manufacturing processes; working on cross‑functional or project team responsibilities; and contributing and supporting other teams or individuals as needed.

What It Takes

• Currently enrolled for a Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must be a recent college graduate or graduate within the last semester of your program.
• Analytical, problem‑solving, and electrical skills are required.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, self‑driven, rapidly growing entrepreneurial workplace.
• Ability to work with minimal direction or support and to learn quickly; strong analytical skills; creative and innovative thinking; detail‑oriented; calm under pressure; commitment to follow‑through; enthusiastic with a talent for motivating others; receptive to criticism and open to others’ ideas; and effective in written communication.
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder).
• Ability to maintain or obtain Government Security Clearance.

What We’d Love

• Curiosity for testing in‑space operations.
• SolidWorks or equivalent 3D modeling experience.
• Passion for the commercial and government space industry.
• Passion for spacecraft or launch vehicle system development.

Where You’ll Be

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

Compensation

$27.00/hr.

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 (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.

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.