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Kinetic

Product Manager - Kinetic Ops App

Oakland, CA · On-site

$120K - $180K/yr

About Kinetic Kinetic Automation is pioneering effortless modern vehicle repair. Kinetic uses ... Cross-functional leadership: ability to align engineering, design, and operations toward a shared ...

Kinetic

Product Manager - Kinetic Ops App

Oakland, CA · On-site

Kinetic Automation is pioneering effortless modern vehicle repair, utilizing AI and robotics ... align engineering, design, and operations toward a shared vision • Data-driven mindset: uses ...

Windstream

Kinetic Materials Coordinator

Fordyce, AR · On-site

As a Materials Coordinator on the Kinetic Engineering and OSP Construction team you are the owner for all things related to construction materials and inventory including accurate completion of ...

Space Kinetic

Electrical Engineer

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new ... The Electrical Engineer will play a critical role in designing, building, and maturing prototypes ...

Space Kinetic

Electrical Engineer

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new ... The Electrical Engineer will play a critical role in designing, building, and maturing prototypes ...

Space Kinetic

Chief Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new ... The Chief Engineer at Space Kinetic will be a highly experienced and visionary engineering ...

Space Kinetic

Quality Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$76K - $99K/yr

Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new ... We are seeking a Quality Engineer to help ensure the successful development, integration, and ...

Space Kinetic

Chief Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new ... The Chief Engineer at Space Kinetic will be a highly experienced and visionary engineering ...

Space Kinetic

Electrical Engineer

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new ... The Electrical Engineer will play a critical role in designing, building, and maturing prototypes ...

Space Kinetic

Chief Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new ... The Chief Engineer at Space Kinetic will be a highly experienced and visionary engineering ...

Space Kinetic

Quality Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new ... We are seeking a Quality Engineer to help ensure the successful development, integration, and ...

Space Kinetic

Quality Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new ... We are seeking a Quality Engineer to help ensure the successful development, integration, and ...

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Epicor Kinetic ERP Administrator

Muskegon, MI · On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

They will partner directly with Engineering, Estimating, Purchasing, and Production across every ... Administer and maintain Epicor Kinetic across all modules (Job Management, MRP, Purchasing ...

Windstream

Kinetic Outside Plant Engineer I/II

Fulton, NY · On-site

$63K - $83K/yr

Kinetic's team of Outside Plant Engineers connects consumer and small business partners to our leading telecommunications products across the United States. In this role you will work to create ...

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How much do kinetic engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for kinetic engineer in the United States is $106,386.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,000.00 and $132,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by kinetic engineers when developing motion-based systems?

Kinetic engineers often deal with the complexities of optimizing mechanical systems for efficiency and reliability, especially when designing components that experience frequent or high-intensity motion. Challenges can include mitigating wear and tear, ensuring safety under dynamic loads, and integrating new materials or technologies. Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams—such as electrical engineers, designers, and project managers—is crucial to successfully address these challenges and deliver robust solutions. Staying updated on the latest simulation tools and industry standards also helps kinetic engineers overcome technical obstacles.

What is a kinetic engineer?

Kinetic Engineers are professionals who specialize in the study and application of motion, energy transfer, and mechanics in engineering systems. They design, analyze, and optimize devices and systems where movement and energy efficiency are critical, such as in robotics, automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing industries. Their work often involves using principles of physics and advanced computational tools to create innovative solutions for moving parts or entire mechanisms. Kinetic Engineers may also work on renewable energy systems, biomechanics, or any field where understanding and controlling kinetic energy is essential.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a kinetic engineer?

To thrive as a Kinetic Engineer, you need a solid background in mechanical engineering principles, motion analysis, and physics, often supported by a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical or kinetic engineering. Familiarity with CAD software, motion simulation tools (like MATLAB or Simulink), and industry-standard modeling systems is typically required. Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills help you excel when designing and optimizing mechanical systems. These competencies are crucial for developing efficient kinetic solutions and ensuring safe, innovative product designs in engineering environments.

What is the difference between Kinetic Engineer vs Mechanical Engineer?

AspectKinetic EngineerMechanical Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, or related fields; often certifications in dynamics or motion controlBachelor's or higher in Mechanical Engineering; professional engineer (PE) license optional
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, product development, testing facilities, often focused on motion and dynamicsManufacturing, design offices, R&D labs, broader focus on mechanical systems
Industry UsageAutomotive, aerospace, robotics, motion control systemsManufacturing, automotive, aerospace, HVAC, general mechanical systems

While both roles involve mechanical principles, a Kinetic Engineer specializes in motion, dynamics, and systems involving movement, whereas a Mechanical Engineer has a broader focus on mechanical design, manufacturing, and system integration. The choice depends on whether the focus is on motion-specific applications or general mechanical systems.

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Infographic showing various Kinetic Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,386 per year, or $51.1 per hour.

Enterprise Account Executive - Kinetic ID

Kinetic

Costa Mesa, CA • On-site

$100K - $230K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

About Kinetic
Kinetic is building the modern service infrastructure for software-defined vehicles. Our technology-enabled service network helps repairers, insurers, and vehicle owners properly identify, repair, calibrate, and verify advanced vehicle systems.
Kinetic ID is our cloud-hosted SaaS application used by insurance carriers and MSOs to automatically identify the ADAS and safety systems impacted during collision repair. The platform leverages AI to determine what calibration, programming, and repair operations are required, then correlates that work with the specific safety systems installed on each vehicle.
Kinetic ID is already used daily by tens of thousands of claims adjusters and body shop estimators across the country, with multiple additional enterprise prospects actively piloting the software. As vehicles become more complex and ADAS-related repairs become more common, Kinetic ID is quickly becoming an important decision-support tool for modern claims organizations.
We are looking for an Enterprise Account Executive to help expand Kinetic ID across the U.S. and Canada.
For more information, visit www.kinetic.auto.
About the role
This is a quota-carrying enterprise sales role focused on building and converting a pipeline of enterprise opportunities for Kinetic ID. You will identify prospects, build relationships with claims, innovation, auto physical damage, estimating, and procurement leaders, facilitate pilots, and help move prospects from initial interest to scaled deployment.
The right person is commercially hungry, organized, comfortable selling technical products, and able to manage a consultative enterprise sales process. This role will require a mix of outbound pipeline creation, conference networking, in-person meetings, pilot coordination, contract support, and cross-functional execution.
You will work closely with Kinetic's product, operations, and executive teams to bring new carriers onto the platform and create a repeatable sales motion for future deployments.
Responsibilities
  • Build and manage a pipeline of opportunities across the U.S. and Canada, including small regional, mid-market, and large national MSOs and insurance carriers.
  • Identify and engage key decision-makers and influencers across claims, auto physical damage, estimating, innovation, procurement, and executive leadership teams.
  • Develop outbound campaigns, conference follow-ups, referral channels, and account-based strategies to generate qualified opportunities.
  • Attend insurance, collision repair, and automotive industry conferences to build relationships and create new sales opportunities.
  • Travel to customer headquarters and regional offices to meet prospects, present Kinetic ID, and build executive and operational buy-in.
  • Lead prospective customers through discovery, product education, ROI framing, pilot design, pilot execution, and deployment planning.
  • Coordinate pilots with stakeholders, including claims teams, estimating leaders, IT, procurement, legal, and compliance.
  • Work with internal product and implementation teams to ensure pilots are well-scoped, clearly measured, and set up for conversion into commercial agreements.
  • Create and refine a repeatable playbook for moving prospects from initial meeting to pilot, from pilot to contract, and from contract to scaled usage.
  • Partner with Kinetic's legal team and external counsel to support contract review, redlines, procurement processes, security reviews, and commercial negotiations.
  • Track all sales activity, pipeline stages, next steps, stakeholder maps, pilot status, and close plans in Kinetic's CRM.
  • Develop sales materials, pilot proposals, ROI summaries, conference follow-up decks, and account plans.
  • Gather market feedback from prospects to help inform product roadmap, pricing, packaging, implementation, and customer success priorities.
  • Collaborate with Kinetic leadership on strategic accounts, pricing strategy, and key enterprise relationships.
What we're looking for
  • 5+ years of experience in enterprise software sales, including demonstrated experience carrying a revenue quota and owning opportunities through negotiation and close.
  • Experience selling SaaS, data products, insurance technology, automotive technology, claims technology, or other B2B enterprise software.
  • Comfort selling into complex organizations with multiple stakeholders, long sales cycles, pilots, procurement reviews, legal reviews, and security requirements.
  • Strong ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders while also managing operational details with day-to-day users and pilot teams.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain a technical product in a clear, business-oriented way.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage many prospects, pilots, meetings, next steps, and internal workstreams at the same time.
  • Ability to travel regularly for conferences, customer meetings, and insurance carrier HQ visits.
  • High attention to detail, especially when coordinating pilots, tracking customer feedback, and supporting contract processes.
  • Interest in automotive technology, insurance claims, ADAS, AI, and the future of vehicle repair.
Nice to haves
  • Experience selling to insurance carriers, claims organizations, auto physical damage teams, or collision repair stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with claims estimating platforms such as CCC, Mitchell, or Audatex.
  • Experience selling products that require a pilot or proof-of-concept before enterprise deployment.
  • Experience working with legal, procurement, information security, and compliance teams during enterprise sales cycles.
  • Existing relationships across the insurance, claims, collision repair, or insurtech ecosystem.
Success in this role looks like
  • You build a qualified pipeline of opportunities across regional, mid-market, and national insurers and shop groups.
  • You help Kinetic consistently convert initial interest into structured pilots.
  • You create clear pilot plans with success metrics, stakeholder alignment, and defined paths to commercial deployment.
  • You help convert successful pilots into signed contracts and scaled usage.
  • You build a repeatable sales playbook that Kinetic can use to expand Kinetic ID across the market.
  • You become a trusted commercial partner to both prospective customers and Kinetic's internal product, legal, and leadership teams.
Location and Travel
This role can be based remotely, with a preference for candidates located near major insurance, automotive repair, or technology markets. Regular travel will be required for customer meetings, industry conferences, and internal team meetings.
Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive base salary and variable compensation tied to sales performance
  • Incentive stock options (ISOs)
  • Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Health savings account (HSA) available with company contribution
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Paid vacation and paid holidays
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

The pay range for this role is:
100,000 - 230,000 USD per year (US)

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