Internship- Marketing and Communications (Spring 2026)

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 You'll Do :

Interns acquire hands-on learning experience while working on meaningful projects to gain significant career experience. At Space Kinetic, we provide the tools, training and mentorship for interns to do their very best work and discover opportunities to advance their careers, providing a pathway for personal growth.

For those who dream of changing the world, an internship with Space Kinetic is the place to start.

As a Marketing and Communications Intern, you will have a passion for marketing and communications and will be involved in strategic and tactical marketing initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates to gain cross-disciplinary experience, including strategic marketing and market intelligence, branding, web development, social media, and internal communications within a dynamic team.

Key areas of the role include :

Researching, writing, editing, and coordinating content for Space Kinetic's website, intranet, social media sites, and marketing materials

Assisting with promotions, events, and special projects

Supporting social media by preparing and uploading new content

Develop and manage internal and external communication strategies, including media relations, coordinating interviews, public relations, and corporate communications.

Supporting corporate and sub-brand refresh efforts, including research, documentation, template updates, and training materials.

Collaborating with leadership, technical, and marketing communications team members in the preparation of content and / or graphics for digital or print-based materials

Providing research, tracking, and analytics support for integrated marketing campaigns

Supporting market intelligence, competitive analysis, and market segmentation research and reporting efforts

What It Takes :

Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related degree field

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, self-driven, rapidly growing entrepreneurial workplace

High-level expertise in social media.

Excellent oral and written communication.

Experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, etc.)

Experience in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Ability to succeed in team-oriented and independent project environments.

Demonstrate a high level of detail orientation, especially under deadline pressure.

Coachable, hardworking, multi-tasking, and positive attitude. Maintain confidential information.

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.

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).

Ability to maintain or obtain Government Security Clearance.

Where You'll Be :

The position is onsite at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA.

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

$20-$30 USD