Senior Mechanisms Engineer for Spacecraft & Orbit Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the company

Paid time off

Comprehensive medical coverage

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading space technology company based in California is seeking a motivated individual for a critical role in designing mechanisms for satellite operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and at least 5 years of experience in mechanical design. Hands-on testing and collaboration with cross-functional teams are essential for this role. Offering a competitive salary range of $140,000 – $175,000 plus equity and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for someone excited about contributing to groundbreaking space missions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in mechanical or electromechanical design.
• Experience with CAD or FEA software packages is required.

Responsibilities

• Own the success of mechanisms key to satellite operation.
• Lead design reviews from kickoff through qualification.
• Drive hardware development and hands-on testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product requirements.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electromechanical design

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

CAD software

FEA software

Job description

A leading space technology company based in California is seeking a motivated individual for a critical role in designing mechanisms for satellite operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and at least 5 years of experience in mechanical design. Hands-on testing and collaboration with cross-functional teams are essential for this role. Offering a competitive salary range of $140,000 – $175,000 plus equity and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for someone excited about contributing to groundbreaking space missions.