Senior Hardware Reliability Engineer — Spacecraft Systems

K2 Space; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

K2 Space in Los Angeles seeks a hands-on reliability engineer to develop and implement reliability strategies for next-generation satellites. This role focuses on delivering robust hardware capable of operating in harsh space environments, with close collaboration across design, test, and manufacturing teams.

You will define reliability requirements, apply semi-empirical modeling, drive testing programs, and mentor engineers to ensure mission success while scaling toward high-volume production.

Qualifications

• Experience developing reliability requirements and allocations across spacecraft systems.
• Familiarity with HALT/HASS test practices and accelerated testing programs.
• Ability to mentor engineers and influence across design, test, and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Own reliability requirements and model development for spacecraft and constellation targets.
• Drive HALT/HASS strategies and reliability growth programs across development and production.
• Lead root-cause investigations and guide risk mitigation across subsystems.

Skills

Reliability engineering

System engineering

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

K2 Space in Los Angeles seeks a hands-on reliability engineer to develop and implement reliability strategies for next-generation satellites. This role focuses on delivering robust hardware capable of operating in harsh space environments, with close collaboration across design, test, and manufacturing teams.

You will define reliability requirements, apply semi-empirical modeling, drive testing programs, and mentor engineers to ensure mission success while scaling toward high-volume production.