Mechanical Simulation Engineer

Space Kinetic(10 months ago)

El Segundo, CAOnsiteFull TimeMedior$75,000 - $125,000Engineering

About this role

Space Kinetic seeks a Mechanical Simulation Engineer to finalize, optimize, and iterate prototypes of its core electromechanical deployment system toward a flight demo within two years. The role supports CAD/CAE refinement, structural/mechanism redesign for manufacturability and testability, and ongoing test-data-driven design improvements. The position is based at the company headquarters in El Segundo, CA and involves close collaboration with multiple engineering disciplines to meet space vehicle structural and environmental requirements.

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Required Skills

CAD
CAE
NASTRAN
FEMAP
ANSYS
Solidworks
NX
Simcenter 3D
Vibroacoustic
Thermal Desktop

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Qualifications

BS in Aerospace Engineering
BS in Mechanical Engineering
Master's Degree in Engineering
PhD in Engineering
Government Security Clearance (ability to obtain)
ITAR Eligibility (U.S. citizen or permanent resident/refugee/asylee)

About Space Kinetic

spacekinetic.com

Space Kinetic is an aerospace engineering firm focused on developing compact kinetic systems and subsystems for small satellites and cubesats. They design and manufacture flight-ready hardware such as reaction wheels, momentum management modules, and deployable mechanisms, alongside rapid-prototyping and environmental testing services. Space Kinetic works with satellite operators, universities, and research organizations to accelerate mission development through modular, reliability‑driven solutions and hands‑on integration support.