Structural Analysis Engineering Development Program (3 Months - 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 invites ambitious graduates to join a 3-month, full-time on-site Structural Analysis Engineering Development Program in El Segundo, CA. You will work on intake and build-out of structural models, supporting flight readiness and continuous facility improvements under mentorship.

Ideal candidates have degrees in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering, and show strong analytical skills, detail orientation, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering.
• Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions and variables.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial workplace; self-driven and proactive.
• Ability to work with minimal direction; strong analytical skills; detail-oriented; calm under pressure; follow-through; effective written communication.
• Ability to obtain Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• As a Structural Analysis Engineer team member, you will assist in structural analysis model intake and build-out to test correlation and flight readiness.
• Be a driving force for continuous improvement of the facility while working with all levels of the organization.
• Interns will be provided with training and mentorship that will translate to real-world skills.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Written communication

Ability to learn quickly

Self-motivated

Ability to work with minimal direction

Team collaboration

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Structural Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Structural Analysis Engineering Development Program (3 Months - Path to Hire)

A New Paradigm For Space Operations.

Who We Are:

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 Development Program:

This is a full-time, onsite program requiring a commitment of 40 hours per week for three months at our headquarters in El Segundo, California.

Our Development Program is a pathway to a career at Space Kinetic. We hire recent graduates who are eager to solve cutting edge technical problems and contribute to high consequence dual use space missions. Interns become part of our core technical, operations, and business teams, work on mission-critical projects, and are evaluated for long-term career opportunities based on performance, initiative, collaboration, and ownership. Outstanding interns may receive a full-time employment offer before or upon completion of the program. Qualified participants relocating for the program may be eligible for a housing stipend, and applications are accepted year-round based on hiring needs.

Over the three-month program you are paired with a mentor, assigned one to three meaningful projects, and provide monthly progress updates to the Leadership team.

What You’ll Do:

As aStructural Analysis Engineer team member, you will assist in structural analysis model intake and build-out to test correlation and flight readiness. Be a driving force for continuous improvement of the facility while working with all levels of the organization. Interns will be provided with training and mentorship that will translate to real-world skills and experiences.

What It Takes:

• A Graduate of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Structural Engineering degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• 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.
• Ability to maintain or obtain Government Security Clearance.

What We’d Love:

• Familiarity with scripting in Python or MATLAB for automation of FEM workflows and post-processing.
• Hands-on experience supporting vibration, acoustic, or shock testing, including fixture design and instrumentation planning.
• 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.

The hourly 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.

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 ITAR here

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

$27 - $27 USD