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Spacekinetic· Posted Nov 6, 2026

Director of Engineering: Deployables (micro-satellites)

El Segundo, CAfull timeOn Site

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$195k–$220k

H1B: no

Spacekinetic Director of Engineering, Deployables leads the development of ruggedized microsatellites compatible with Space Kinetic’s Whirlwind deployment system. This role manages the deployable system from concept through flight, including design, fabrication, integration, testing, and production transition.

Responsibilities

The Director of Engineering, Deployables will lead the development of ruggedized microsatellites compatible with Space Kinetic’s high-velocity Whirlwind deployment system. This role owns the deployable system from concept through flight, including design, fabrication, integration, testing, qualification, and production transition.
Job Responsibilities:
Lead deployable microsatellite development from concept through flight.
Own system design, analysis, fabrication, integration, testing, and qualification.
Design hardware capable of surviving Whirlwind’s high-G operating environment.
Lead design reviews and provide direction across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Produce mechanical designs, drawings, tolerance analyses, and technical documentation.
Build prototype, development, qualification, and flight hardware.
Plan and execute functional, deployment, vibration, shock, thermal-vacuum, thermal-cycle, and life-cycle testing.
Resolve hardware failures, manufacturing issues, and supplier component challenges.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
8+ years of experience developing complex aerospace or high-performance mechanical systems.

Qualification

Proficiency with Siemens NXStrong knowledge of GD&TUnderstanding of structural mechanics

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
8+ years of experience developing complex aerospace or high-performance mechanical systems
Experience designing precision mechanical assemblies
Experience taking hardware from concept through qualification or production
Proficiency with Siemens NX, Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar 3D CAD software
Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and Design for Manufacturing
Understanding of structural mechanics, material selection, and mechanical design principles

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
PTO
Equity/RSU

Company

Spacekinetic

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