Business Management/Operations Development Program (3 Months - Path to Hire)

Space Kinetic is a dual-use space technology startup building a new architecture for space operations that brings the advantages of proliferated drone technology—low-cost, operationally flexible, attainable, and distributed—to space missions while reducing reliance on consumable fuel. We are creating a one-to-many system where each satellite hosts multiple payloads deployable at high velocities without thruster firing, moving away from traditional one-to-one space architectures.

About the role

This is a full-time, onsite Development Program requiring a commitment of 40 hours per week for three months at our headquarters in El Segundo, California. The program is a pathway to a career at Space Kinetic, designed for recent graduates eager to solve cutting-edge technical problems and contribute to high-consequence dual-use space missions. Interns join core technical, operations, and business teams, work on mission-critical projects, and are evaluated for long-term opportunities based on performance, initiative, collaboration, and ownership. Outstanding interns may receive a full-time employment offer before or upon completion. Relocating participants may be eligible for a housing stipend, and applications are accepted year-round based on hiring needs.

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

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing follow-up and order tracking
• Monitor delivery schedules and communicate with vendors as needed
• Assist with maintaining purchasing spreadsheets and internal tracking tools
• Support receiving coordination and follow-up on open orders
• Organize vendor records, quotes, and purchasing documentation
• Assist with meeting scheduling and internal coordination
• Support basic operational reporting and status updates
• Work closely with internal teams to track priorities and open action items

Requirements

• Graduate of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, or General Studies from an accredited college or university

Skills

• Ability to work with minimal direction or support and 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
• Effective in written communication

Passion for the commercial and government space industry is a strong plus.

Location

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

Pay

The hourly base salary for this role is $27.00. Pay grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is assessed on a case-by-case basis, considering job-related skills, relevant education/experience, certifications, abilities, and internal equity.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.