Space Kinetic Corp.

Overview

Space Kinetic is a dual-use space technology startup focused on creating a new architecture for space operations that leverages drone technology to enhance space missions while minimizing reliance on consumable fuel. They are seeking an Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) Engineer to support the assembly, integration, verification, and testing of complex aerospace hardware and systems.

Responsibilities

• Support assembly, integration, and testing activities for aerospace vehicles, spacecraft, payloads, subsystems, and ground support equipment.
• Develop and maintain assembly procedures, work instructions, integration plans, and test procedures.
• Perform mechanical and electrical integration of structures, mechanisms, avionics, harnesses, sensors, payloads, and other hardware.
• Provide hands-on support during hardware builds and integration activities; troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and system-level issues.
• Assist with root cause investigations, failure analysis, nonconformance resolution, and corrective actions.
• Execute functional checkouts and support environmental testing, including thermal vacuum (TVAC), vibration, shock, and EMI/EMC testing.
• Support test configuration planning, instrumentation, data acquisition, and the development of tooling, fixtures, test equipment, and ground support equipment.
• Review engineering drawings, CAD models, schematics, wiring diagrams, and requirements to verify hardware readiness.
• Maintain configuration control, hardware traceability, test records, and accurate as-built documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and program teams to meet integration schedules and resolve technical issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve AIT processes, test repeatability, quality, efficiency, and production throughput.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of relevant professional experience in aerospace, defense, aviation, spacecraft, manufacturing, hardware integration, or test engineering.
• Hands-on experience with hardware assembly, integration, testing, manufacturing, or production processes.
• Experience developing, maintaining, or executing assembly procedures, work instructions, or test procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, or system-level hardware issues and contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, or technical requirements.
• Understanding of engineering configuration control, hardware traceability, and technical documentation.
• Ability to work effectively with technicians and engineers in hands-on build and test environments.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks, resolve issues, and work across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Benefits

• Equity-based compensation
• 401k
• PTO
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision

Additional Information

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