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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 Senior Mechanism Simulation Engineer will play a key role in the Mechanical Engineering team at Space Kinetic, focusing on the design analysis and testing of innovative electromechanical payloads for space missions. Daily tasks will include conducting high-fidelity structural and kinematics analyses, collaborating with manufacturing and engineering teams, and developing validation tests to enhance flight system performance. This position requires a commitment to pioneering technology in a fast-paced environment.
- 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 Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering
- 10+ years of experience in structural analysis for spacecraft, launch vehicles, or equivalent aerospace hardware
- Experience with CAD and CAE packages (NASTRAN, FEMAP, ANSYS, SolidWorks, NX, Simcenter 3D, Vibroacoustic, Thermal Desktop, NX Motion, Amesim etc.)
- Ability to develop mathematical models and perform simulations to calculate structural margins, kinematics simulations, dynamics environments
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance
Nice to have
- Advanced Degrees (Master’s or Ph.D.) in similar discipline
- Experience with space-rated structural mechanisms component design analysis and test
- Robotics experience, particularly in simulating articulation and complex mechanisms
- Hands-on experience in testing mechanical hardware for space operations
- Experience in the proposal writing process for the acquisition of grants and contracts
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; pay range provided is broad and varies based on multiple factors
- Role requires a high level of commitment and is not a traditional 40-hour work week
- Position is onsite in El Segundo, CA, which may limit remote work flexibility
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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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