# Space Kinetic jobs and careers

> 42 open roles at Space Kinetic as of November 12, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/space-kinetic

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, attritable, 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...

## Key facts

| | |
|---|---|
| Open roles | 42 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 42 |
| Cities hiring | 1 |
| Average listed base pay (USD/yr) | $123k |
| Highest listed base pay (USD/yr) | $280k |
| Headquarters | El Segundo |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Employees | 1 to 10 |
| Total funding | $75K |
| Industries | Aerospace, Logistics, Robotics, Transportation |
| Website | https://spacekinetic.com |

## Where they are hiring

- El Segundo: 42 open roles

## Newest open roles

- [Electrical Design Engineer](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/72da4cda-d3cd-4290-8237-a66ace36a7c4), El Segundo, California
- [Chief Engineer](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/9b05c619-0fe8-4e4c-a2c8-a1f9ca503635), El Segundo, California ($220k to $280k)
- [Senior Power Electronics Engineer](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/eec7e719-164f-4613-bbff-26df3a9af69e), El Segundo, California ($160k to $200k)
- [Senior Motor and Power Controls Engineer](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/8eaac397-73ef-4a86-bdd9-ff5cc3cc519c), El Segundo, California ($160k to $200k)
- [2027 Engineering Development Program](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/4fea6f64-cb29-449f-b9e8-39feb985c184), El Segundo, California ($62k to $87k)
- [CMM Inspector](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/5af45018-dacc-4530-b5e1-930e1f212ae0), El Segundo, California ($58k to $94k)
- [Quality Engineer](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/32ee3e12-ed51-40e2-abfc-3c5f02709a4d), El Segundo, California ($120k to $160k)
- [Senior Optics Engineer](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/bf375fd3-d693-4d8a-bff5-8f9346c67f34), El Segundo, California ($150k to $190k)
- [Senior Real-Time/Controls Software Engineer](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/03cda834-600b-479e-aaa9-4056c3e96b01), El Segundo, California ($170k to $240k)
- [Senior Thermal Engineer](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/a232f54c-90aa-43aa-8548-918bfa38c27f), El Segundo, California ($140k to $180k)
- [Senior Mixed Signals Electrical Engineer](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/f9b46bd2-f1c3-4cf3-939e-37082a7fed99), El Segundo, California ($165k to $205k)
- [What's Your Passion](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/d522d494-0f31-4c3f-ba4d-3098ab71bb02), El Segundo, California
- [Facilities Technician](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/56c44d5d-13cd-47e0-aaf2-8883598bcd3b), El Segundo, California ($54k to $58k)
- [Senior Manufacturing Engineer](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/cc7863c9-9e44-4711-8ac3-c2726f353b07), El Segundo, California ($125k to $155k)
- [Signal Chain Processing Engineer](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/70dcb846-9db5-4979-998b-cf7fcddf1242), El Segundo, California ($135k to $192k)
- [System Engineer - Safety / Fault Protection](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/e8f2d8e5-565a-4b93-b8b0-55c250b3c68c), El Segundo, California ($135k to $165k)
- [CNC Programmer & Machinist (3- Axis & 5-Axis Okuma)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/98a03dd5-3d12-4d06-aae9-4d63fb3e46a3), El Segundo, California ($62k to $104k)
- [Senior Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) Engineer](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/f4c90e7b-d839-4305-ab72-244a13eff37f), El Segundo, California ($150k to $190k)
- [Infrastructure & Systems Administrator](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/6ae3704a-9845-47b4-91f0-0afa7477a3c6), El Segundo, California ($80k to $100k)
- [CNC Machinist](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/d53c7a24-35fd-4c9f-8f91-7a30ebb0cec5), El Segundo, California ($62k to $104k)
- [Flight Software Engineer](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/134e7384-f2d9-4650-98f5-ac5efcb4d68e), El Segundo, California ($120k to $150k)
- [Security Guard](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/87bd6161-c18e-4087-b7de-63cfe7031436), El Segundo, California ($37k to $50k)
- [Lead Flight Electronics & Avionics Electrical Engineer](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/a9ae09e7-c3b9-495f-869a-99e9497ea838), El Segundo, California ($160k to $200k)
- [Director of Business Development](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/647b3758-ef2a-43f5-b873-5bb583833b8b), El Segundo, California ($180k to $220k)
- [Director of Engineering: Deployables (micro-satellites)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/79e61c58-0ea4-4e55-be11-d1f57f471f3b), El Segundo, California ($195k to $220k)
- All 42 roles: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/space-kinetic#jobs

## Leadership

- Scott Ziegler, Co-Founder

## Common questions

### Is Space Kinetic hiring right now?

Yes. Space Kinetic has 42 open roles listed as of November 12, 2026.

### Where is Space Kinetic hiring?

The most open roles are in El Segundo (42).

### How much does Space Kinetic pay?

Across open roles that list pay, the average advertised base salary at Space Kinetic is $123k a year, and the highest is $280k.

### Where is Space Kinetic headquartered?

Space Kinetic is headquartered in El Segundo and was founded in 2022.

### Who leads Space Kinetic?

Scott Ziegler, Co-Founder, is at the top of Space Kinetic's org chart.

### How do I apply for a job at Space Kinetic?

Pick a role on Space Kinetic's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on Space Kinetic's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.