Senior Solar Materials & Process Engineer (Space Systems)

K2 Space; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the company

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid parental leave

Job summary

K2 Space is seeking a Materials and Process Engineer in Los Angeles, California. The role involves owning the materials selections for solar arrays and other subsystems for satellite operations. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have over 2 years of experience in materials engineering. A competitive salary of $100,000 to $140,000 plus equity is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package. K2 Space values diverse, motivated individuals eager to innovate in space technology.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in materials and process engineering.
• Demonstrated track record of high-reliability hardware program decisions.
• Experience with radiation effects on solar materials.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Responsible M&P engineer for satellite systems.
• Define qualification criteria, test envelopes, and characterization campaigns.
• Lead failure analysis and root cause investigations for material-related anomalies.

Skills

Material selection

Characterization

Production-scale process development

Failure analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in materials science, chemical engineering, or related

Tools

Material characterization techniques (SEM, EDS, etc.)

Job description

K2 Space is seeking a Materials and Process Engineer in Los Angeles, California. The role involves owning the materials selections for solar arrays and other subsystems for satellite operations. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have over 2 years of experience in materials engineering. A competitive salary of $100,000 to $140,000 plus equity is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package. K2 Space values diverse, motivated individuals eager to innovate in space technology.