Job Description
A New Paradigm For Space Operations. Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a cleared, venture-backed startup focused on addressing urgent national security priorities. Our goal is to deliver a suite of asymmetric capabilities for space superiority and missile defense leveraging our proprietary electromechanical deployment system, which enables the rapid deployment of low-cost payloads through space without firing a thruster. Space Kinetic is currently assembling its TRL-5 prototype. Our goal is to leverage this platform to provide the United States with a new tool for securing the space domain & catalyzing the emerging space economy.
What Youll Do: - Provide day-to-day technical support for staff (hardware, software, networking).
- Maintain and troubleshoot servers, network devices, and cloud-based services.
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and security policies.
- Oversee hardware/software installation, configuration, and updates.
- Monitor system performance, backups, and disaster recovery procedures.
- Assist in planning and implementing IT projects (upgrades, migrations, new tools).
- Document processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps.
What It Takes: - 2+ years in IT support, systems administration, or a similar role.
- Primarily Windows experience with some Linux server support
- Networking fundamentals (LAN/WAN, DNS, DHCP, VPN)
- Microsoft 365 Intune, Entra, and Azure.
- Familiarity with security best practices and backup strategies
- Excellent problem-solving ability, clear communication, patience, and a customer-service mindset.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and adapt to changing needs
- 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).
What Wed Love: - Experience with virtualization (Proxmox)
- Knowledge of scripting/automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
- Exposure to CAD/engineering software support (e.g., SolidWorks, Ansys, MATLAB)
- Knowledge of more technical Security compliences.
Where Youll Be: - The position will be on site at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA.
What We Offer: - Competitive Base Salary + Equity-Based Compensation
- Highly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Unique Performance-Based Bonus Structure
- Health and Wellness Stipend
- 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: $75,000 USD - $100,000 USD
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