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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at Space Kinetic, you will design and develop mechanisms and moving assemblies for innovative space technology. Your responsibilities include creating 3D CAD models, conducting kinematic studies, and building prototypes to validate performance. You will work collaboratively across engineering teams to support flight demonstrations and ensure the functionality of space-rated mechanisms.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
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 or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
  • 5+ years of mechanical design experience focused on mechanisms
  • Strong knowledge of kinematics, dynamics, gears, cams, linkages, springs, bearings, and power transmission
  • Proficiency with SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, NX, or similar 3D CAD software
  • Experience with GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, prototype development, and testing
  • Ability to work independently, solve problems, and collaborate across engineering teams

Nice to have

  • Experience designing deployable space mechanisms or high-reliability aerospace hardware
  • Knowledge of space-rated materials, lubricants, bearings, and coatings
  • Experience with spacecraft structures and payload integration
  • Familiarity with NASA or DoD spacecraft development standards
  • Hands-on experience building prototypes and troubleshooting mechanisms

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 salary listed, but pay range is provided ($120,000 - $160,000)
  • Role requires a high level of commitment and urgency, not a traditional 40-hour work week
  • Onsite position with potential domestic travel (up to ~20% of the year)

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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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