Principal Satellite Structures Engineer

K2 Space; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited paid time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Equity in the company

Job summary

A cutting-edge aerospace startup is seeking a Senior Satellite Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical structures of high-powered satellite operations. This role involves defining requirements, conducting design reviews, and driving hardware development from concept to qualification and space integration. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, along with relevant experience in mechanical and electromechanical design.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with mechanical and/or electromechanical design and analysis.
• Proficient in principles of mechanical design, materials, thermodynamics, and fluids.
• Experience with GD&T application.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware design from conceptual to operational phases.
• Collaborate with teams to define product requirements.
• Drive testing and iterations for hardware development.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electromechanical design

CAD software

Failure analysis

Thermodynamics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or relevant engineering discipline

Tools

FEA software

Job description

A cutting-edge aerospace startup is seeking a Senior Satellite Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical structures of high-powered satellite operations. This role involves defining requirements, conducting design reviews, and driving hardware development from concept to qualification and space integration. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, along with relevant experience in mechanical and electromechanical design.