Space Kinetic
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.
Headquarters
El Segundo, California, United States
Company Size
1-10 employees
Founded
2022
Space Kinetic is a space technology company developing the Whirlwind platform, a novel operating system for space that enables abundant maneuverability at competitive costs. The Whirlwind architecture deploys micro-payloads from a host spacecraft at high velocities without thrusters, decoupling the propulsion system from the payload to overcome the constraints of the rocket equation. Space Kinetic's highly scalable, 'one-to-many' mission architecture is designed to win on the affordability curve for space operations.
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Aug 22, 2025
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Aug 28, 2025
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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