Senior Automation & Controls Architect

K2 Space; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the company

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

K2 Space, based in Los Angeles, is looking for a Production Automation Engineer to drive the automation and controls for satellite manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 4+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing and 6+ years in industrial automation. This role includes owning the production automation roadmap, developing tooling, and mentoring junior engineers. The compensation ranges from $175,000 to $200,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• 6+ years in industrial automation and controls with full-stack ownership.
• Strong hands-on aptitude to work directly with hardware.

Responsibilities

• Own production automation roadmap across hardware and control layers.
• Design and develop production tooling electromechanical automation assemblies.
• Mentor junior engineers on automation and production goals.

Skills

High-volume manufacturing experience

Industrial automation and controls

Precision assembly processes

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software (NX or equivalent)

Job description

K2 Space, based in Los Angeles, is looking for a Production Automation Engineer to drive the automation and controls for satellite manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 4+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing and 6+ years in industrial automation. This role includes owning the production automation roadmap, developing tooling, and mentoring junior engineers. The compensation ranges from $175,000 to $200,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package.