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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 72 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
As a Senior Machine Design Engineer at Space Kinetic, you will design, analyze, prototype, and validate complex machines and electromechanical systems for aerospace applications. Your role involves collaborating with various teams to develop robust hardware, performing engineering calculations, and ensuring that designs meet manufacturing standards. You will also be responsible for building prototypes and supporting qualification testing in demanding environments.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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 or a related technical field
- 5+ years of professional experience designing complex machines, mechanical systems, or precision mechanisms
- Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks and experience creating detailed manufacturing drawings
- Strong knowledge of machine design, mechanical component selection, GD&T, and tolerance analysis
- Experience using hand calculations and FEA to guide and validate mechanical designs
- Working knowledge of CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, additive manufacturing, and related production processes
Nice to have
- Experience designing aerospace, spacecraft, defense, robotics, industrial automation, or other high-performance electromechanical systems
- Experience with gear trains, linkages, cams, bearings, belt and chain drives, linear-motion systems, and direct-drive motors
- Experience designing springs, dampers, or other energy-storage and motion-control mechanisms
- Experience developing hardware for vibration, shock, thermal-vacuum, and other demanding environments
- Familiarity with MATLAB or Python for engineering calculations and analysis
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 on-site in El Segundo, CA
- Role requires a high level of commitment and urgency, not suitable for those seeking a traditional work-life balance
- Salary range provided is broad and may vary based on individual qualifications and negotiations
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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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