spacekinetic

Senior Mechanism Simulation Engineer

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At a Glance

Location
El Segundo, California, United States
Posted
2026-03-02T09:49:42-05:00

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Government

Requirements

Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Compensation & Benefits

Highly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Unique Performance-Based Bonus Structure

Health and Wellness Stipend

Commuter Benefits

ITAR Requirements:

Responsibilities

Senior Spacecraft Structural Engineer,

you will take full ownership of spacecraft structural modeling efforts—from model intake and build-out to test correlation and flight readiness.

You will serve as the technical authority on structural analysis, guiding junior engineers, coordinating cross-functional efforts, and informing executive decisions with high-confidence structural data.

Lead the development and execution of structural analysis efforts across multiple departments.

Define structural architecture, margin strategies, and modeling standards to ensure mission and schedule success.

Mentor and guide Mechanical Engineers on modeling best practices and analysis fundamentals.

About the Company

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