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 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.

Our Development Program

This is a full-time, onsite program for three months at our headquarters in El Segundo, California.

Our Development Program is a pathway to a career at Space Kinetic. We hire recent graduates who are eager to solve cutting edge technical problems and contribute to high consequence dual use space missions. Interns become part of our core technical, operations, and business teams, work on mission-critical projects, and are evaluated for long-term career opportunities based on performance, initiative, collaboration, and ownership. Outstanding interns may receive a full-time employment offer before or upon completion of the program. Qualified participants relocating for the program may be eligible for a housing stipend, and applications are accepted year-round based on hiring needs.

Over the three-month program you are paired with a mentor, assigned one to three meaningful projects, and provide monthly progress updates to the Leadership team.

What You’ll Do:

As an HR / Talent Acquisition Systems Intern, you will support recruiting operations, hiring systems administration, and university recruiting efforts in a fast-paced aerospace startup environment. You will work closely with Talent Acquisition and company leadership to help maintain recruiting workflows, support career-related platforms, and assist with candidate coordination and hiring operations. This role will focus heavily on supporting the company hiring system, career site administration, recruiting coordination, and internship recruiting efforts through platforms such as Handshake.

What You'll Do:

Support administration and organization of the company hiring system and recruiting workflows
Support internship and university recruiting efforts through Handshake and related recruiting platforms
Support candidate tracking, recruiting reports, and hiring documentation
Help organize interview feedback and recruiting records
Assist with interview scheduling and candidate communication
Assist with onboarding and recruiting administrative activities as needed
Assist with maintaining job postings and careers pages across multiple platforms

What It Takes:

A Graduate of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Psychology, Information Systems, or related field
Ability to work with minimal direction or support and to learn quickly; strong analytical skills; detail-oriented; commitment to follow-through; enthusiastic and proactive; receptive to feedback; and effective written communication skills
Interest in recruiting operations, HR systems, employer branding, or startup environments

What We’d Love:

Familiarity with recruiting systems, applicant tracking systems, or career platforms
Passion for the commercial and government space industry

Where You’ll Be:

The position is onsite at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA.

Compensation

This position is paid hourly based on the candidate’s highest completed degree at the time of hire:

Bachelor’s degree: $30 per hour
Master’s degree: $35 per hour