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Space Kinetic Corp. · 17 hours ago

Chief Systems Engineer

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$150K/yr - $230K/yr

10+ years exp

Space Kinetic Corp. is a venture-backed startup focused on national security priorities through innovative space operations. The Chief Systems Engineer will lead complex space programs, ensuring mission performance and overseeing the integration of subsystems while providing technical oversight and mission planning.

AerospaceLogisticsRoboticsTransportation

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Overall Technical Authority

Leads the space system’s architecture and major design decisions

Balances performance, SWaP-C (Size, Weight, Power and Cost), and risk

Signs off on design maturity and readiness at every review

Systems Engineering Leadership

Ensures all subsystems (GNC, power, comms, propulsion, structures, thermal, avionics, software, payload, etc.) integrate correctly

Owns system requirements: flow-down, allocation, verification, validation

Mission Performance & Safety

Ensures the Space Kinetic system meets mission performance (pointing, power budget, data throughput, lifetime, survivability)

Oversees environmental qualification (vibration, shock, TVAC, EMI, radiation considerations)

Qualification

Aerospace EngineeringSystems EngineeringSatellite Systems DevelopmentTechnical OversightMission PlanningSecurity ClearanceLeadership ExperienceFast-Paced Environment

Required

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

10+ years of experience in leadership positions of satellite systems development, integration, and operation

Ability and willingness to obtain a security clearance

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