SETA Engineering; Mechanical​/Astrodynamics​/Physics Internship; Path

Position

SETA Engineering Intern – Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Research.

• Support mechanical and aerospace engineering research activities.
• Perform highly analytical, parameter-driven analyses and develop white papers that clearly communicate findings, assumptions, methodologies, and technical recommendations.
• Help prepare engineering summaries, technical documentation, and presentation materials.
• Support engineering coordination and follow-up across technical teams.
• Assist with analysis of engineering data, system concepts, and design approaches.
• Participate in technical discussions and engineering reviews.
• Support rapid research tasks and problem-solving activities in a startup environment.
• Support research into new mission and commercial applications by developing trade studies, pros and cons analyses, first-principles assessments, and early-stage simulations and models.

• Currently enrolled for a Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Physics degree from an accredited college or university, or a recent college graduate/graduate within the last semester.
• Strong background in physics and mathematics.
• Intermediate coding ability to support technical analysis, modeling, simulation, and data processing.
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently.
• Comfortable in a fast-moving startup environment.

• Master's degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics or a related field.
• Assist with astrodynamics analysis, technical trades, and concept evaluations.
• Perform technical research related to spacecraft systems, orbital mechanics, and space mission applications.
• Exposure to MATLAB, Python, STK, GMAT, or similar tools.
• Strong research and technical writing ability.

Onsite at headquarters in El Segundo, CA.

Applicants must be (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Space Kinetic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Pay Range: $20 USD - $45 USD.