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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.\nThis 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.\nWhat You’ll Do:\nWe are seeking a Systems Engineer to support the development, integration, and testing of spacecraft and mission systems. Working alongside experienced systems engineers, you will help translate mission objectives into technical requirements, coordinate subsystem interfaces, and support verification and validation activities throughout the spacecraft development lifecycle.\nThis role is ideal for an early-career engineer interested in gaining hands-on experience across spacecraft systems, engineering integration, and mission development.\nJob Responsibilities:\nSupport the development, documentation, and maintenance of spacecraft system and subsystem requirements.\nAssist with translating mission objectives and technical needs into clear, measurable engineering requirements.\nSupport the identification and documentation of interfaces between spacecraft subsystems, including avionics, electrical power, structures, payloads, software, and ground systems.\nAssist with requirements traceability, technical documentation, and engineering configuration management.\nParticipate in system architecture development, design reviews, and technical trade studies.\nSupport spacecraft assembly, integration, and test (AIT) activities.\nAssist with developing and executing integration, verification, and validation plans and test procedures.\nCollaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, GNC, and payload engineering teams to resolve technical issues.\nSupport troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and documentation of engineering anomalies.\nContribute to engineering reports, presentations, test documentation, and technical deliverables.\nLearn and apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and tools to support system-level engineering activities.\nWhat It Takes:\nBachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.\n0-3 years of relevant engineering experience, including internships, university research, capstone projects, or hands-on engineering projects.\nFoundational understanding of systems engineering principles and the spacecraft development lifecycle.\nFamiliarity with mechanical, electrical, software, or aerospace subsystems and how they interact within a larger system.\nAbility to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and system-level documentation.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and technical communication skills.\nDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.\nCuriosity, adaptability, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced startup environment.\nWhat We’d Love:\nInternship, research, or project experience involving spacecraft, satellites, launch vehicles, aerospace hardware, or defense systems.\nExposure to spacecraft assembly, integration, and testing (AIT).\nFamiliarity with systems engineering tools such as Cameo, SysML, Jama, DOORS, or similar platforms.\nBasic understanding of requirements development, interface control documents (ICDs), and requirements traceability.\nExposure to verification and validation methods, test procedures, or hardware troubleshooting.\nFamiliarity with Python, MATLAB, or other engineering analysis tools.\nParticipation in university aerospace organizations, CubeSat programs, rocketry teams, robotics competitions, or engineering design projects.\nOur vision is unique, and so is the team we’re building. So, if your background doesn’t fully meet these qualifications, we still want your application.\nWhere You’ll Be: \nThe position is onsite at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA. Domestic travel may be required (up to ~10% of the year). \nWhat We Offer:\nEquity-Based Compensation\n401(k) retirement plan with a 3.5% company match\nHighly Competitive PTO\nPaid company holidays + winter break \nComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance\nUnique Performance-based bonus opportunities\nITAR Requirements:\nTo 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. 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