Space Materials & Process Engineer — Solar Arrays

K2Spacecorporation; 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 time off

Job summary

K2Spacecorporation in Los Angeles is seeking a Materials and Process Engineer to oversee the selection and implementation of materials for satellite systems. The role is crucial for enhancing the performance and longevity of solar arrays.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, focusing on innovation in materials. K2Spacecorporation offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in materials and process engineering.
• Demonstrated track record of material decisions validated through flight programs.
• Independent and self‑motivated with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Own material selections and implementations for solar array systems.
• Define qualification criteria and test envelopes for materials.
• Lead failure analysis and investigations for material anomalies.

Skills

Material selection

Characterization

Qualification

Process development

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, aerospace engineering

Tools

SEM

Python

MATLAB

Job description

K2Spacecorporation in Los Angeles is seeking a Materials and Process Engineer to oversee the selection and implementation of materials for satellite systems. The role is crucial for enhancing the performance and longevity of solar arrays.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, focusing on innovation in materials. K2Spacecorporation offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.