or apply directly on Space Kinetic's site. We never take the application ourselves.
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 Systems Engineer at Space Kinetic, you will guide spacecraft and mission systems through all phases from concept development to operations. Your responsibilities include managing system requirements, coordinating technical work across teams, and supporting spacecraft testing and launch activities. This role demands a high level of commitment and ownership in developing innovative space technologies.
- 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 Systems, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field
- 5–10 years of experience in spacecraft, aerospace, defense, autonomous systems, or another complex technical environment
- Experience applying systems engineering principles across multiple lifecycle phases
- Working knowledge of spacecraft hardware, software, payloads, ground systems, and mission operations
- Experience developing requirements and defining system and subsystem interfaces
- Experience supporting system integration, verification, validation, and testing
Nice to have
- Experience with spacecraft assembly, integration, and test
- Technical depth in avionics, GNC, structures, flight software, or another spacecraft subsystem
- Experience leading integrated spacecraft testing
- Experience with Cameo, SysML, Jama, DOORS, Polarion, or similar tools
- Experience with government space missions, commissioning, or anomaly response
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 specific mention of remote work options
- Job requires a high level of commitment, not a traditional 40-hour work week
- Pay range provided but individual pay varies based on multiple factors
- ITAR requirements limit applicant eligibility to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents
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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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