El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$130k–$165k/yr
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 tec…
Skills: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Spaceflight Hardware
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$150k–$190k/yr
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 tec…
Skills: Optical engineering, Optomechanical design, Zemax, CODE V, Geometric optics
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$135k–$175k/yr
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 tec…
Skills: Systems Engineering, Spacecraft Architecture, MBSE, SysML, Cameo Systems Modeler
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$150k–$180k/yr
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 tec…
Skills: Government Business Development, Capture Management, Strategic Partnerships, Proposal Development, Market Intelligence
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$100k–$120k/yr
The Company: Faraday Future is a California-based technology company focused on the design, engineering, and development of intelligent, connected electric vehicles and related artificial intelligence enabled technologie…
Skills: Python, C++, ROS, ROS2, PyTorch
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$130k–$180k/yr
Salary: $130,000 - $180,000 What you get to do: Design, develop, and maintain our internal ShinkeiOS web application to track fish from catch to customer. Build backend services and APIs to support data management, repor…
Skills: React, Vue, Angular, Node.js, Python
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
Join a mission driven satellite program at the forefront of national defense innovation. Our team is developing cutting edge technologies that directly support critical Department of War priorities, combining both proven…
Skills: Systems engineering, Satellite systems, Project coordination, Technical leadership, Risk management
El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
About KARL STORZ From the operating room to surgery centers, and everywhere in between, KARL STORZ North America is a global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization solutions. We design specialty innovati…
Skills: SAP ABAP, SAP Fiori, SAP BTP, SAPUI5, CDS Views
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$96k–$182k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-08-21 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The abil…
Skills: Radar systems, Systems integration, Test engineering, Troubleshooting, MATLAB
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
Title: Information System Security Manager (ISSM) We are KBR At KBR, we partner with clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive science, technology and engineering solutions to governments as well as the top tier co…
Skills: Information System Security Management, Risk Management Framework, Assessment & Authorization, Cybersecurity Policy, NIST SP 800-53
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$168k–$252k/yr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Systems engineering, Program management, Space system acquisition, Technical leadership, Space vehicle development
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$117k–$176k/yr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Systems engineering, System architecting, Model-based systems engineering, Gap analysis, Trade space assessment
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$83k–$155k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Material & Process Engineering, Composite Lamination, Adhesives and Epoxies, Non Destructive Inspection, Materials Testing
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$83k–$155k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Materials Science, Composite Lamination, Adhesives and Epoxies, Non Destructive Inspection, Materials Testing
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$129k–$194k/yr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Cybersecurity, Systems engineering, Security architecture, Risk management, Vulnerability analysis
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$110k–$138k/yr
Title: Enterprise Requirements and Integration Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the inte…
Skills: Model Based System Engineering (MBSE), Systems Integration, Requirements Management, Technical Baseline Management, Risk Analysis
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$51k–$64k/yr
Title: Administrative Assistant Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national se…
Skills: Administrative support, Calendar management, Meeting planning, Microsoft Office Suite, Proofreading
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$151k–$227k/yr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Systems engineering, Space architecture, System architecting, Model-based systems engineering, Project leadership
El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
$99k–$225k/yr
Space Vehicle Bus Systems Engineer The Opportunity: Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in modernizing strategic satellite communications? You u…
Skills: Systems engineering, Space vehicle systems, Integration and testing, DoD program reviews, Requirements verification
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$127k–$230k/yr
Strategy Project Manager - Millennium Space Systems Company: Millennium Space Systems Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on nati…
Skills: Project management, Strategic planning, Operations efficiency, Cross-functional leadership, Risk mitigation
El Segundo, California, United States • On-site
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The M&P Engineer will serve as a technical authority for the development, fabrication, and testing of spacecraft mechanisms and flight hardware. Responsibilities include guiding material selection, managing qualification programs, and leading failure investigations to ensure compliance with aerospace standards.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline and possess 3 to 7 years of experience in spaceflight or high-reliability aerospace hardware. Proficiency with aerospace metallics, structural composites, and thermal-control materials is required, along with the ability to work in a demanding startup environment.
A New Paradigm For Space Operations.
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, attainable, 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.
What You’ll Do:
The Materials and Processes (M&P) Engineer will serve as a core technical authority supporting the development, fabrication, integration, and testing of Space Kinetic’s spacecraft mechanisms and flight hardware.
You will work closely with design, manufacturing, quality, and test teams to ensure materials, treatments, and manufacturing processes meet the demands of launch and space environments. The ideal candidate has broad aerospace materials experience and is comfortable supporting hardware from design and qualification through production and failure investigation.
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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).
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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.
A new paradigm for space operations.
Space Kinetic is focused on our nation’s most urgent national security priorities. Our goal is to rethink space operations down to first principles to deliver game-changing capabilities for missile defense and space superiority.
Offices: El Segundo, CA, US · Albuquerque, NM, US
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