What is a Software Engineer at Space Kinetic?
As a Software Engineer at Space Kinetic, you will design, develop, and deploy the critical software systems that power a new paradigm for space operations. Space Kinetic is a cleared, venture-backed startup focused on urgent national security priorities. The company's core mission is to deliver asymmetric capabilities for space superiority and missile defense using a proprietary electromechanical deployment system. This system enables the rapid deployment of low-cost payloads through space without firing a thruster, representing a massive technological leap for the defense and aerospace sectors.
In this role, you will work on low-level and high-level software through all phases of the product development lifecycle. Because Space Kinetic is currently assembling its TRL-5 prototype, you will operate in a fast-paced, highly collaborative prototyping environment with aggressive schedules. Your work will directly impact spacecraft control, autonomy, communication, safety, and mission success. Whether you are developing guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms, configuring real-time operating systems (RTOS), or writing fault-tolerant embedded code, your contributions will be central to securing the space domain.