HR Development Program (3 Months - Path to Hire)
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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. T his 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 PhD: $42 per hour ITAR Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka 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. Learn more about ITAR here Equal Employment Opportunity: 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. The annual base salary for this role is below. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education/experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity. Pay Range $30 — $42 USD
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- Source: Space Kinetic's official careers site (via Greenhouse) · last confirmed on the source 6 Nov 2026
- Posted 31 Jul 2026
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Qualified participants relocating for the program may be eligible for a housing stipend, and applications are accepted year-round based on hiring needs; 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 PhD: $42 per hour ITAR Requirements: To conform to U.S
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Space Kinetic
Space Kinetic has an ambitious vision, and the only way we can realize it is by building an exceptional team. Fundamentally, we care about four key values for Space Kinetic team members: intellectual horsepower, curiosity, grit, and commitment to the mission. We are always looking for highly talented team members who feel a strong calling to work in national security, know how to roll their sleeves up, and maintain a curiosity and open-mindedness that allows for agility and positivity when working on complex problems. Working at Space Kinetic is challenging. But if you join our team, not only will you work on solving novel and exciting technical challenges that break new ground in space engineering, but you’ll also have a real opportunity to help define the next era of space operations. If pushing out into the frontier calls to you, we want to talk.
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