Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer – High-Power Spacecraft

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in company

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

K2 Space is building the largest and highest-power satellites, seeking a seasoned mechanical design engineer to own propulsion hardware from concept through flight. You will define requirements, create trades, analyze data, and develop hardware for space missions in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

You will work on a multidisciplinary team to validate designs with prototype iterations, build flight hardware, and support production and integration over the next several years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of experience with mechanical and/or electromechanical design and analysis.
• Experience with CAD or FEA software packages.
• Experience with the practical application of GD&T.
• Demonstrated proficiency in mechanical design, materials, thermodynamics, and fluids.
• Ability to design, build, and test hardware from concept to flight-ready hardware.

Responsibilities

• Own the mechanical design of propulsion system hardware and related structures.
• Validate designs from concept through production and flight demonstrations.
• Generate 3D models, drawings, and interface control documents.
• Analyze test data, iterate designs, and make go/no-go decisions.
• Develop and execute component and system-level test plans.
• Manage propulsion vendors and supplier relationships.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

FEA

GD&T

Hardware testing

Systems integration

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD/FEA software

Job description

K2 Space is building the largest and highest-power satellites, seeking a seasoned mechanical design engineer to own propulsion hardware from concept through flight. You will define requirements, create trades, analyze data, and develop hardware for space missions in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

You will work on a multidisciplinary team to validate designs with prototype iterations, build flight hardware, and support production and integration over the next several years.