Systems Engineer at Space Kinetic
El Segundo, CA
$135,000–$175,000
Jul 27, 2026
El Segundo, CA
Jul 29, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A spacecraft systems engineer role at an early-stage space technology startup developing a novel satellite deployment architecture. The position spans the full mission lifecycle — from concept and requirements development through integration, test, and on-orbit operations — and requires coordinating across hardware, software, ground systems, and government customers. Best suited to someone with hands-on spacecraft systems experience who can operate independently in a fast-moving, high-commitment environment.
Senior level · 5+ years · Bachelor's required · Full-time
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Why we read it this way (9)
No work location is stated in the posting. Space Kinetic appears to be a US-based startup (ITAR requirements confirm US nexus), but no city or metro is specified — CBSA left blank.
Systems Engineering is not a standard computer/mathematical SOC occupation. 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other) is used as the closest available code; 15-1211 (Computer Systems Analysts) is the runner-up. Neither is a perfect fit — this role is fundamentally aerospace/systems engineering, which falls under SOC 17-2199 (Engineers, All Other) or 17-2011 (Aerospace Engineers), neither of which is available in the permitted code list.
Cameo Systems Modeler (SysML) is listed under 'What You'll Do' as a direct job responsibility ('Develop the MBSE model in Cameo sysml'), making it a required activity; it is also listed under 'What We'd Love' as preferred experience. The responsibility framing was treated as the stronger signal.
MBSE/SysML experience is listed under 'What We'd Love' (preferred), while Cameo is called out as a specific tool in the responsibilities section.
Requirements and lifecycle-management tools (Jama, DOORS, Polarion) are listed under 'What We'd Love' and are preferred.
Python and MATLAB are listed under 'What We'd Love' as optional scripting/analysis tools.
The 5–10 year experience range is stated at the role level; 5 years is used as the minimum for the overall years minimum.
No compensation figures are provided in the posting.
ITAR compliance is required — applicants must be US citizens, permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, or be eligible for the required export authorizations.
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