Optical Assembly Technician, High-Power Satellite Hardware

K2 Space; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the company

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

K2 Space is seeking an experienced optical hardware technician in the Los Angeles area to support fabrication, assembly, and testing of optical subsystems for the mega-class satellite program. You will work closely with design engineering, perform precision inspections, and help ensure alignment, bonding, and data reporting meet strict tolerances.

The role demands hands-on experience with optical components, clean room practices, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven

Qualifications

• 5+ years assembling, integrating, and testing optical hardware or adjacent hardware.
• Proficiency with MS Office and shop floor management software.
• Demonstrate ownership and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to learn, adapt and work independently.
• Dexterity to handle delicate objects in a dynamic lab.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with FOD, ESD sensitive hardware and clean room needs.
• Familiarity with optical cleanliness practices and lab solvents.

Responsibilities

• Partner with design engineering to support hardware development and validation testing.
• Perform precision inspection, cleaning, bonding, and troubleshooting of optical components to exact tolerances.
• Operate precision tooling including microscopes, UV curing equipment, and optical alignment tooling.
• Execute work from verbal instructions, drawings, and procedures with minimal supervision.
• Build, align, integrate, test, and maintain optical systems including freespace optics and fiber assemblies.
• Own test setup, execution, and data reporting with accuracy and traceability.
• Maintain ground support equipment performance and calibration.
• Champion laser safety and 5S standards on the production floor.

Skills

Optical hardware

MS Office

Ownership

Independent learner

Dexterity

Communication

FOD/ESD

Clean room

Tools

Interferometers

Autocollimators

Power meters

Theodolites

Job description

K2 Space is seeking an experienced optical hardware technician in the Los Angeles area to support fabrication, assembly, and testing of optical subsystems for the mega-class satellite program. You will work closely with design engineering, perform precision inspections, and help ensure alignment, bonding, and data reporting meet strict tolerances.

The role demands hands-on experience with optical components, clean room practices, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven