High-Power Electric Propulsion Technician

K2Spacecorporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the company

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

K2 Space is seeking a Spacecraft Propulsion Technician to help scale the production of our high-powered electric propulsion system. You will support Hall effect thruster assembly, COPV testing, and system-level production acceptance testing in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems and will collaborate with manufacturing, test, quality, and design engineering to resolve issues and improve tooling and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of aerospace assembly and test experience in propulsion, pressure systems, fluid systems, or high-reliability hardware.
• Experience with pressure testing, leak checking, proof/burst testing, or COPV handling.
• Familiar with MES/MRP software.
• Familiar with calibrated tools including multi-meters, torque wrenches, safety cable guns, and crimpers.
• Demonstrated ownership and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with FOD, ESD sensitive hardware and clean room requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on assembly of the Hall thruster and sub-assemblies to engineering drawings, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Support system integration and high-pressure operations following procedures and safety protocols; leak checks, proof testing, pressure system functional verification on feed system and COPVs.
• Fabricate, bend, fit, and install precision tubing and fluid lines; perform fitting operations to required standards.
• Fabricate wire harnesses from drawings and electrical schematics.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, test, QA, and design engineering to resolve hardware issues in real time.
• Follow detailed work instructions and manufacturing procedures with MES traceability.
• Support setup of vacuum chamber for acceptance and performance testing.
• Support receiving, inspection, and handling of COPVs.
• Practice 5S in workspace; provide process improvement feedback to engineering and production leadership.

Skills

Aerospace assembly

Propulsion systems

Pressure systems

Fluid systems

Problem solving

Tools

MES/MRP software

Calibrated tools (DMM, torque wrenches, crimpers)

Job description

K2 Space is seeking a Spacecraft Propulsion Technician to help scale the production of our high-powered electric propulsion system. You will support Hall effect thruster assembly, COPV testing, and system-level production acceptance testing in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems and will collaborate with manufacturing, test, quality, and design engineering to resolve issues and improve tooling and