IT Development Program (3 Months - Path to Hire)
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Salary$30 – $42/hr
LocationEl Segundo, CA, El Segundo, California
Work modeon-site
Typeinternship
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentDevelopment Programs - Fall 2026
Company size201–500 people
PostedJul 31, 2026 · 3mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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Graduate of a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline
Familiarity with Windows operating systems and common desktop applications
Basic understanding of networking concepts and troubleshooting, including IP addresses, DNS, DHCP, and connectivity troubleshooting
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
Effective in written communication
Previous IT, help desk, systems administration, or technical support experience
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and Active Directory
Experience imaging or deploying Windows computers
Exposure to hardware troubleshooting, networking, or endpoint management
Familiarity with cybersecurity fundamentals
Experience with ticketing systems, asset management platforms, or IT documentation
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations
Skills
Windows
IP
DNS
DHCP
Networking
Microsoft 365
Active Directory
Benefits
Housing stipend
A New Paradigm For Space Operations.
Who We Are:
Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations – one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone technology (low-cost, operationally flexible, attritable, distributed) to space missions while reducing the ecosystem’s reliance on consumable fuel. In a world where many companies are focused on incrementally improving the status quo, we are focused on creating something entirely different – an architecture underpinned by new first principles to meet the opportunities and challenges of the third space age head-on. Our goal is to move away from one-to-one space architectures – where each satellite in a constellation has one (or a small # of) primary payloads attached to the bus – and unlock a ‘one-to-many’ system, where each satellite has a large number of payloads which can be deployed from their host spacecraft at high velocities without firing a thruster.
This is not a role for someone looking for a traditional 40-hour work week. Space Kinetic is building ambitious, first-of-its-kind technology, and that requires urgency, ownership, and a high level of commitment to changing the foundational assumptions for everything we do in space.
Our Development Program:
This is a full-time, onsite program for three months at our headquarters in El Segundo, California.
Our Development Program is a pathway to a career at Space Kinetic. We hire recent graduates who are eager to solve cutting edge technical problems and contribute to high consequence dual use space missions. Interns become part of our core technical, operations, and business teams, work on mission-critical projects, and are evaluated for long-term career opportunities based on performance, initiative, collaboration, and ownership. Outstanding interns may receive a full-time employment offer before or upon completion of the program. Qualified participants relocating for the program may be eligible for a housing stipend, and applications are accepted year-round based on hiring needs.
Hiring process
Over the three-month program you are paired with a mentor, assigned one to three meaningful projects, and provide monthly progress updates to the Leadership team.
What You’ll Do:
As an IT team member, you will support the day-to-day operation and growth of Space Kinetic’s enterprise IT environment in a fast-paced aerospace setting. You will work alongside experienced systems administrators and engineers while gaining hands-on experience across endpoint management, networking, cybersecurity, hardware deployment, and end-user support.
What It Takes:
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Graduate of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline
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Familiarity with Windows operating systems and common desktop applications
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Basic understanding of networking concepts and troubleshooting, including IP addresses, DNS, DHCP, and connectivity troubleshooting
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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.
What We’d Love:
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Previous IT, help desk, systems administration, or technical support experience
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Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and Active Directory
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Experience imaging or deploying Windows computers
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Exposure to hardware troubleshooting, networking, or endpoint management
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Familiarity with cybersecurity fundamentals
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Experience with ticketing systems, asset management platforms, or IT documentation
Where You’ll Be:
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The position is onsite at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA.
Compensation:
This position is paid hourly based on the candidate’s highest completed degree at the time of hire:
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Bachelor’s degree: $30 per hour
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Master’s degree: $35 per hour
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PhD: $42 per hour
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
$30—$42 USD