Lead Mechanisms Manufacturing Engineer for Spacecraft

K2 Space Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

K2 Space Corporation in Los Angeles is seeking a Principal in Mechanisms Manufacturing to shape how satellite mechanisms are designed and produced, covering early prototype work through high-rate production. You will drive manufacturability decisions and collaborate across engineering teams.

Partnering with Mechanisms Engineering, you will set DFx guidance, policies and standards, and lead continuous improvements to deliver reliable spaceflight hardware at scale for diverse programs.

Responsibilities

• Shape how mechanisms are manufactured, including early prototype work and fixturing for high-rate production.
• Partner with Mechanisms Engineering to drive DFx guidance, set policy and standards, and lead future manufacturability improvements across programs.

Job description

K2 Space Corporation is building the largest and highest-power satellites, expanding capabilities from LEO to deep space. The Principal role will shape how mechanisms are manufactured, with early prototype work, build flow design, fixturing, and development through high-rate production.

You will partner with Mechanisms Engineering to drive DFx guidance, set policy and standards, and lead future manufacturability improvements across programs, delivering reliable spaceflight hardware at scale.