Principal Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

K2 Space

1 day ago

Los Angeles, CA

Onsite

Full Time

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About this role

A Manufacturing Engineer at K2 Space develops and implements advanced manufacturing strategies for large spacecraft assemblies, leading manufacturing development from concept through production ramp and driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction and production robustness.

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, aero space, or other relevant engineering discipline5+ years of experience in a high volume, rapid production environment in a manufacturing, integration, and/or design engineering roleDemonstrated results with product development and/or process improvementsExperience leading first article builds and transitioning prototype processes into repeatable productionExperience setting up and scaling production lines in a rapid development environment

About K2 Space

k2space.com

K2 Space develops a satellite bus that delivers the capabilities of large, high‑performance satellites at the price point and production speed of small satellites, breaking the historic correlation between mass and cost. Their multi‑orbit, high‑capability spacecraft are designed for commercial, scientific, and defense missions that need heavier payloads, longer lifetimes, and greater onboard performance than typical smallsats. K2 emphasizes rapid production and lower cost‑per‑kg through a scalable, purpose‑built architecture, enabling customers to field enterprise‑grade space systems faster and more affordably than with traditional large satellites.