Senior Optical Mechanisms Engineer for Space Payloads

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Equity in the company

Job summary

K2 Space in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Mechanisms Engineer responsible for designing and deploying precision optical mechanisms in high-power satellite systems. This role involves significant innovation in system design, collaborating with engineering teams across optical payloads and satellite buses. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, and over 5 years of experience related to optics and mechanical systems. Comprehensive benefits, including a salary range of $140,000-$175,000 plus equity in the company, are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on laboratory or work experience in optics, laser technology, controller development.
• Deep experience with CAD and FEA software packages.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with computer programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Deliver architectural down-selection, design, and tolerancing.
• Conduct mechanism-specific analyses (structural, controls, thermal).
• Develop environmental test and qualification plans.

Skills

Optics

Laser technology

Electromechanical mechanisms

Electrical/mechanical design

Computer programming (Python, C++)

Education

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

Tools

CAD software (NX, Simcenter)

FEA software

Job description

K2 Space in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Mechanisms Engineer responsible for designing and deploying precision optical mechanisms in high-power satellite systems. This role involves significant innovation in system design, collaborating with engineering teams across optical payloads and satellite buses. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, and over 5 years of experience related to optics and mechanical systems. Comprehensive benefits, including a salary range of $140,000-$175,000 plus equity in the company, are offered.