Senior Fluids, Pumps & Mechanisms Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

K2 Space Corporation in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Mechanisms Engineer to contribute to their high-power spacecraft development. You will be pivotal in designing and testing turbopumps for active thermal control systems, ensuring mission-critical hardware meets space standards.

Ideal candidates should possess a relevant Bachelor’s degree and significant experience in mechanical design and fluid systems. A comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary of $140,000 - $175,000 and equity in the company, is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with mechanical and/or electromechanical design and analysis.
• 2+ years of experience designing and analyzing mechanisms, pumps, or fluid systems.
• Experience with CAD or FEA software packages.

Responsibilities

• Define how K2 designs and manufactures precision turbopumps and thermal control systems.
• Responsible for turbopumps and supporting fluid-loop mechanisms.
• Collaborate with various teams to deliver the systems at scale.

Skills

Mechanical design

Fluid systems analysis

Electromechanical design

Collaboration with teams

Education

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

Tools

CAD software

FEA software packages

Job description

K2 Space Corporation in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Mechanisms Engineer to contribute to their high-power spacecraft development. You will be pivotal in designing and testing turbopumps for active thermal control systems, ensuring mission-critical hardware meets space standards.

Ideal candidates should possess a relevant Bachelor’s degree and significant experience in mechanical design and fluid systems. A comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary of $140,000 - $175,000 and equity in the company, is offered.