On-site Administrative Assistant

About the role

The Chief Engineer at Space Kinetic will lead the development of a revolutionary space architecture, integrating low-cost, operationally flexible, and attritable payloads into space missions. This role demands a high level of commitment and a vision for transforming space operations.

Core Responsibilities

• Overall Technical Authority
• Balances performance, SWaP-C (Size, Weight, Power and Cost), and risk
• Signs off on design maturity and readiness at every review (PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.)
• Systems Engineering Leadership
• Ensures all subsystems (GNC, power, comms, structures, thermal, avionics, software, payload, etc.) integrate correctly
• Owns system requirements: flow-down, allocation, verification, validation
• Mission Performance & Safety
• Ensures the Space Kinetic system meets mission performance (pointing, power budget, data throughput, lifetime, survivability)
• Oversee environmental qualification (vibration, shock, TVAC, EMI, radiation considerations)

What It Takes

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in leadership positions of satellite systems development, integration, and operation
• Ability and willingness to obtain a security clearance
• Have successfully flown two spacecrafts from concept to mission operations

What We’d Love

• Master's degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding startup atmosphere
• Passion for advancing the commercial and National Security space industry

Where You’ll Be

The position is onsite at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA. Domestic travel may be required (up to ~20% of the year).

What We Offer

• Equity-Based Compensation
• Highly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Unique Performance-Based Bonus Structure
• Health and Wellness Stipend
• Commute Benefits

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.