Principal Mechanical Engineer

K2 Space

3 days ago

Los Angeles, CA

Onsite

Full Time

Senior

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About this role

K2 is a space startup building high-power satellites for missions from low Earth orbit to deep space, aiming to develop a new class of spacecraft capable of surviving harsh radiation environments. The company is backed by significant investment and has multiple launch plans, focusing on constructing hardware for space operations.

Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline10+ years of experience with mechanical and/or electromechanical design and analysisExperience with CAD or FEA software packagesExperience with GD&T principlesExperience with NASA-STD-5017, SMC-S-016, and GSFC-STD-7000 or similar standards

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.