Principal Optomechanical Engineer

K2 Space

6 hours ago

Los Angeles, CA

Onsite

Full Time

Senior

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About this role

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites to expand performance across all orbits, operating its own vehicles and designing optics for space-based payloads. The company is involved in innovative satellite architecture and optical payload development, aiming to deploy large aperture telescopes for various space missions.

Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, optical engineering, physics, or a related technical field8+ years of experience in the design, manufacture, and test of optical components

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.