
Internship- Manufacturing Engineering (CNC)
A New Paradigm For Space Operations.
What You’ll Do:
Interns acquire hands-on learning experience while working on meaningful projects to gain significant career experience. At Space Kinetic, we provide the tools, training and mentorship for interns to do their very best work and discover opportunities to advance their careers, providing a pathway for personal growth.
For those who dream of changing the world, an internship with Space Kinetic is the place to start.
As a CNC Manufacturing Intern, you will support Engineering to help build out our new state-of-the-art CNC workshop in Torrance, CA. You will work with the Space Kinetic manufacturing and engineering team on programming, setup, and testing of CNC machines. This role involves ensuring a clean and organized workspace in our warehouse setting
- Currently enrolled for an Engineering Degree in an accredited college or university
- Passion for design, manufacturing, and testing of space systems and/or mechanisms.
- A willingness to be trained with a desire to learn CNC machine practices, materials, operations, and processes is a must, as is general mechanical knowledge.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve setup and CNC machining issues promptly.
- Analytical, problem-solving, and mechanical skills are required
- Must be confident with complex machine setups
- Physically able to handle heavy items, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and positioning components. Be able to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, self-driven, rapidly growing entrepreneurial workplace
- Ability to work with minimal direction or support and to learn quickly; strong analytical skills; creative and innovative thinking; detail-oriented; calm under pressure; commitment to follow-through; enthusiastic with a talent for motivating others; receptive to criticism and open to others' ideas; and effective in written communication.
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder).
- Ability to maintain or obtain Government Security Clearance.
- Knowledge of CNC lathe setup, programming, and operating.
- Experience in design projects, manufacturing process, calculation, and design analysis.
- Passion for space-grade components and ratings.
- Curiosity for testing in-space operations
- Passion for the commercial and government space industry.
- Passion for spacecraft or launch vehicle system development.
- The position is onsite at our headquarters in Torrance, CA.
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Competitive Base Salary + Equity-Based Compensation
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Highly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar
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Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
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Unique Performance-Based Bonus Structure
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Health and Wellness Stipend
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Commuter Benefits
ITAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Space Kinetic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
The annual base salary for this role is below. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education/experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.
Pay Range
$20 - $30 USD
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