Director of Engineering: Deployables (micro-satellites)
Space Kinetic · El Segundo, California
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days Space Kinetic's roles stay open a median of 83 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Space Kinetic's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Space Kinetic
- high 48 stale, 1 reposted of 48 open
- Hiring momentum
- 56 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-25
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Space Kinetic's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Space Kinetic.
About this role
The Director of Engineering for Deployables at Space Kinetic will lead the development of rugged microsatellites designed for high-velocity deployment. This role encompasses the entire lifecycle of the deployable system, from concept through flight, including design, testing, and production transition. The position requires strong leadership and technical skills to guide multidisciplinary teams and ensure successful hardware development.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Space Kinetic as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 8+ years of experience developing complex aerospace or high-performance mechanical systems.
- Experience designing precision mechanical assemblies.
- Experience taking hardware from concept through qualification or production.
- Proficiency with Siemens NX, Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar 3D CAD software.
- Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and Design for Manufacturing.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience developing spacecraft or launch vehicle hardware from prototype through production.
- Experience with environmental qualification testing, including vibration, shock, thermal vacuum, acoustic, and deployment testing.
- Familiarity with FEA tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or Nastran.
- Hands-on experience with machining, composites, sheet metal, or additive manufacturing.
What you get
- Equity-Based Compensation
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 3.5% company match
- Highly Competitive PTO
- Paid company holidays + winter break
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Unique Performance-based bonus opportunities
Worth weighing
- No remote work mentioned; position is onsite in El Segundo, CA.
- Role requires a high level of commitment and is not a traditional 40-hour work week.
- Salary range provided is broad and dependent on various factors, indicating potential variability in compensation.
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Listed by Space Kinetic on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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