Space Kinetic
Space
Scientific,EngineeringandTechnicalAssistance(SETA)EngineeringIntern
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“Scientific, Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) Engineering Intern at Space Kinetic. Skills: mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, spacecraft systems. Support technical research and engineering analysis efforts across mechanical systems, aerospace concepts, and astrodynamics-related projects. Support mechanical and aerospace engineering research activities”
Industry & Context.
Support rapid research tasks and problem-solving activities
ITAR Requirements: 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.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Currently enrolled for a Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Physics degree from an accredited college or university, Must be a recent college graduate OR graduate within the last semester of your program, Support mechanical and aerospace engineering research activities, Assist with astrodynamics analysis, technical trades, and concept evaluations, Perform technical research related to spacecraft systems, orbital mechanics, and space mission applications, Help prepare engineering summaries, technical documentation, and presentation materials, Support engineering coordination and follow-up across technical teams, Assist with analysis of engineering data, system concepts, and design approaches, Participate in technical discussions and engineering reviews, Support rapid research tasks and problem-solving activities in a startup environment
Nice to Have
Familiarity with astrodynamics or orbital mechanics concepts, Exposure to MATLAB, Python, STK, GMAT, or similar technical tools is a plus, research and technical writing ability, Ability to learn quickly and work independently, Comfortable in a fast-moving startup environment
What You'll Do.
Support technical research and engineering analysis efforts across mechanical systems
and astrodynamics-related projects
Support mechanical and aerospace engineering research activities
Assist with astrodynamics analysis
and concept evaluations
Perform technical research related to spacecraft systems
and space mission applications
Help prepare engineering summaries
technical documentation
and presentation materials
Support engineering coordination and follow-up across technical teams
Assist with analysis of engineering data
and design approaches
Participate in technical discussions and engineering reviews
Support rapid research tasks and problem-solving activities in a startup environment
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Support engineering coordination and follow-up across technical teams; Participate in technical discussions and engineering reviews
Communication Scope
Prepare engineering summaries; Prepare technical documentation; Prepare presentation materials; Participate in technical discussions
Full Job Description
A New Paradigm For Space Operations. Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a cleared, venture-backed startup focused on addressing urgent national security priorities. Our goal is to deliver a suite of asymmetric capabilities for space superiority and missile defense leveraging our proprietary electromechanical deployment system, which enables the rapid deployment of low-cost payloads through space without firing a thruster. Space Kinetic is currently assembling its TRL-5 prototype. Our goal is to leverage this platform to provide the United States with a new tool for securing the space domain & catalyzing the emerging space economy. What You’ll Do: We are seeking a highly motivated Scientific, Engineering, and Technical Assistance (SETA) Engineering Intern to support technical research and engineering analysis efforts across mechanical systems, aerospace concepts, and astrodynamics-related projects. This role is ideal for a highly analytical aerospace student or recent graduate interested in working closely with leadership on advanced space technology concepts, engineering trades, and research activities in a fast-paced startup environment. For those who dream of changing the Universe, an internship with Space Kinetic is the place to start. This role provides exposure to multidisciplinary aerospace development, including mechanical engineering support, technical research, mission analysis, and engineering coordination activities. What It Takes: Currently enrolled for a Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Physics degree from an accredited college or university. Must be a recent college graduate OR graduate within the last semester of your program. Support mechanical and aerospace engineering research activities Assist with astrodynamics analysis, technical trades, and concept evaluations Perform technical research related to spacecraft systems, orbital mechanics, and space mission applications Help prepare engineering summaries, technical documentation, and pre
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