Optical Systems Engineer for Space Payloads & Manufacturing

K2 Space Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Equity in the company

Job summary

K2 Space Corporation in Los Angeles is seeking an Optical Systems Engineer to lead the design and manufacturing of cutting-edge optical systems for space missions. This role requires extensive experience in the optical systems lifecycle, from design to deployment.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree and possess over 8 years in the field. The position offers a competitive salary range of $110,000 to $280,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in designing, manufacturing, and testing optical systems.
• Experience with the entire product life cycle of optical systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver optical benches for high-volume optical payloads.
• Perform environmental qualification and reliability testing.
• Collaborate with teams for optimal optical system designs.
• Mentor engineers supporting optical system development.

Skills

Optical system design

Manufacturing techniques

System architecture

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physics, optics, computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field

Job description

K2 Space Corporation in Los Angeles is seeking an Optical Systems Engineer to lead the design and manufacturing of cutting-edge optical systems for space missions. This role requires extensive experience in the optical systems lifecycle, from design to deployment.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree and possess over 8 years in the field. The position offers a competitive salary range of $110,000 to $280,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package.