HR / Talent Acquisition Systems Intern – Talent Acquisition Systems

Job Description

HR Development Program (3 Months – Path to Hire) | Space Kinetic Corp.

The Tone:
This is a full-time, three-month development program at Space Kinetic Corp., located onsite at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA. Space Kinetic is a dual-use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations. The company aims to bring the advantages of proliferated drone technology—low-cost, operationally flexible, attainable, and distributed—to space missions, while significantly reducing reliance on consumable fuel. Instead of incrementally improving existing systems, Space Kinetic is focused on creating a “one-to-many” system where each satellite can deploy a large number of payloads at high velocities without firing a thruster, addressing the challenges and opportunities of the third space age. This HR Development Program plays a critical role in supporting the recruiting operations, hiring systems administration, and university recruiting efforts necessary to attract and integrate the talent essential for these mission-critical projects.

The TL;DR
• Role: Development Program
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, El Segundo, CA
• Pay: $30–$42 hourly
• Team: Supports Talent Acquisition and company leadership.
• Mission: Administer recruiting operations, manage hiring systems, and coordinate university recruiting efforts to attract and onboard new talent.
• Tech Stack: Handshake

What You’ll Actually Do
• System Administration: Support the administration and organization of the company’s core hiring system, ensuring efficient recruiting workflows.
• University Engagement: Support internship and university recruiting efforts, utilizing platforms like Handshake and other related recruiting platforms.
• Candidate Records: Support candidate tracking, generate recruiting reports, manage hiring documentation, and organize interview feedback and records.
• Interview Logistics: Assist with interview scheduling and maintain clear communication with candidates throughout the process.
• Administrative Support: Provide assistance with onboarding activities, general recruiting administration, and maintaining job postings across multiple career platforms.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A recent graduate holding a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Psychology, Information Systems, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Demonstrable interest in recruiting operations, HR systems, employer branding, or working within startup environments. No specific years of prior professional experience are required for this development program.
• Skills: Strong analytical abilities, a keen attention to detail, commitment to following through on tasks, enthusiastic and proactive work ethic, receptiveness to feedback, and effective written communication skills. Candidates must also demonstrate an ability to work with minimal direction and learn quickly.
• Bonus: Familiarity with various recruiting systems, applicant tracking systems, or career platforms; a genuine interest in the commercial and government space industry.