Full-Time

Administrative Assistant

Posted on 9/24/2025

Space Kinetic

Space Kinetic

11-50 employees

Propellant-free payload deployment system for space

Compensation Overview

$60k - $75k/yr

El Segundo, CA, USA

In Person

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance, Canada Citizenship, Canada Top Secret Clearance, UK Citizenship, UK Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance (2)
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Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
  • Fundamental administrative skills: strategic execution of tasks, organization, detail-oriented, writing, and proofreading
  • Technological fluency across a wide range of tools and platforms such as Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Teams, SharePoint and Excel and meeting tools such as Teams, Skype and Zoom
  • Fundamental communication & interpersonal skills: collaboration, resiliency, problem-solving, emotional intelligence, judgment, and decision-making, across all levels of the organization
  • Ability to handle sensitive information appropriately
  • Ability to work independently and/or cooperatively with a team to deliver innovative solutions and resolve issues
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and setting up appointments to keep workflows organized and meet deadlines
  • Handling phone calls, emails, and other correspondence while prioritizing urgent matters and maintaining professional communication
  • Maintaining and organizing files, records, and documents in digital and physical formats for easy access and retrieval
  • Preparing reports spreadsheets by compiling data and formatting information in a clear, professional manner
  • Managing and ordering office and warehouse supplies to ensure a well-stocked and efficient facility
  • Assisting with data entry, bookkeeping, and expense tracking by accurately recording financial transactions and reconciling reports
  • Manage Onboarding processing and related tasks
  • Receive, review, verify and process invoices and purchase orders for accuracy and appropriate approvals
  • Liaising with clients, vendors, and internal staff to relay information, schedule appointments, and support business operations
  • Ensuring confidentiality and accuracy when handling sensitive information, company records, and financial documents
Desired Qualifications
  • 5 or more years of prior experience as an administrator or similar role
  • Familiarity with enterprise software packages such as Rippling, Greenhouse, Ramp
  • Familiarity with corporate organizational structures, policies, processes, and practices
  • Experience with sensitive data handling

Space Kinetic develops dual-use space technology for national security, focusing on a propellant-free electromechanical deployment system called Longbow. The system uses a rotary mechanism to accelerate and release multiple payloads from a host satellite, delivering high-velocity, instantaneous changes in trajectory without firing thrusters. This creates a low-signature, flexible method for maneuvering assets in space and aims to bring space mobility and rapid in-space logistics to defense and commercial markets. The company differentiates itself through its propellant-free approach, a tested model built from a garage prototype, and close collaborations with national labs (Los Alamos and Sandia) and government programs (US Space Force, DARPA, NSF, SBIR with the Air Force). Its goal is to provide deployable payload deployment systems and in-space mobility solutions to support space superiority and missile defense, enabling proliferated drone-like capabilities in space.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Founded

2022

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • US Space Force contracts drive responsive space operations demand in 2025.
  • DARPA programs expand in-space logistics opportunities for Longbow integration.
  • CerraCap Ventures' $12M seed in August 2025 accelerates Whirlwind development.

What critics are saying

  • Chinese Shijian-21 outpaces Longbow with robotic arms in 6-12 months.
  • Lockheed MX-10A's 15 km/s speeds defeat slower payloads by February 2026.
  • DARPA terminates SBIR Phase II over 40% overruns in 3-6 months.

What makes Space Kinetic unique

  • Longbow deploys payloads from host satellites using propellant-free rotary mechanism.
  • Brings drone economics to space with one-to-many operational flexibility.
  • Patented electromechanical system targets space superiority and missile defense.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Equity-Based Compensation

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Unique Performance-Based Bonus Structure

Health and Wellness Stipend

Commuter Benefits

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

15%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

8%
FinSMEs
Aug 19th, 2025
Space Kinetic Receives Investment from CerraCap Ventures

Space Kinetic, an Albuquerque, NM-based U.S.-licensed national security operator, received an investment from CerraCap Ventures

PR Newswire
Aug 19th, 2025
CerraCap Ventures Invests in Space Kinetic, Driving Breakthrough - Space Superiority and Missile Defense Innovation

CerraCap Ventures invests in Space Kinetic, driving breakthrough - Space superiority and missile defense innovation.

SpaceNews
Apr 18th, 2023
AWS chooses 14 startups for its third space accelerator program

Amazon Web Services said April 18 it picked 14 U.S. and European startups to join its third annual space accelerator program kicking off in May to boost ventures with solutions for improving space sustainability.

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