Spacecraft Fluids & Pumps Tech — High-Power Satellites

Telemetry Today LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

K2 Space in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Spacecraft Fluids & Pumps Engineering Technician to build and test turbopumps and pumped-fluid-loop hardware for high-power satellites, from development units through production. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technician comfortable working across mechanical, fluid, and electromechanical systems in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include assembling precision turbopumps, developing test stands, installing sensors and flow meters, performing

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on aerospace or high-reliability assembly and test with fluid or rotating hardware.
• Experience with proof pressure, leak and flow testing.
• Tube fabrication, bending and fittings (Swagelok/compression/AN/VCR/flare).
• Familiar with MES/MRP software.
• Calibrated tools: multimeters, megohmmeters, power supplies, torque wrenches, safety cable guns, crimpers.
• Strong ownership and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with FOD/ESD sensitive hardware and clean rooms.

Responsibilities

• Assemble precision turbopumps and fluid loop hardware to engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Build and operate development flow loops and test stands with instrumentation.
• Install and checkout pressure transducers, temperature sensors, and flow meters.
• Fabricate, bend and install precision tubing; orbital welding as required.
• Execute hydraulic performance, leak, flow and proof-pressure tests.
• Work with manufacturing, test, quality and design to resolve issues in real time.
• Follow MES work instructions and maintain traceability.
• Support 5S, continuous improvement and production readiness.

Skills

Aerospace hardware

Test experience

Fluid systems

Leak testing

Tube fabrication

MES/MRP software

Calibrated tools

Multimeters

FOD/ESD awareness

Clean room

Tools

Swagelok fittings

Tube fittings

Torque wrenches

Safety cable guns

Crimpers

Job description

K2 Space in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Spacecraft Fluids & Pumps Engineering Technician to build and test turbopumps and pumped-fluid-loop hardware for high-power satellites, from development units through production. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technician comfortable working across mechanical, fluid, and electromechanical systems in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include assembling precision turbopumps, developing test stands, installing sensors and flow meters, performing