Senior Space Mechanisms Engineer — High-Power Satellites

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the company

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

K2 Space Corporation in Los Angeles is looking for a Senior Mechanisms Engineer to design and test high-speed optical mechanisms for space applications. The ideal candidate will lead the design, manufacturing, and testing processes, contributing significantly to groundbreaking space technology.

Applicants should have a degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and over 5 years of relevant experience. A comprehensive benefits package is offered along with a salary range of $140,000—$175,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in optics, laser technology, or electromechanical mechanisms.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with programming languages like Python or C++.
• Deep experience with CAD and FEA software packages.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanism design from concept through flight qualification.
• Explore architecture down-selection and design tolerancing.
• Prepare environmental test and qualification plans.

Skills

Optical mechanisms

Mechanical structures design

CAD and FEA software

Programming languages

Education

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

Tools

NX

MATLAB

Job description

K2 Space Corporation in Los Angeles is looking for a Senior Mechanisms Engineer to design and test high-speed optical mechanisms for space applications. The ideal candidate will lead the design, manufacturing, and testing processes, contributing significantly to groundbreaking space technology.

Applicants should have a degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and over 5 years of relevant experience. A comprehensive benefits package is offered along with a salary range of $140,000—$175,000.