Spacecraft Fluids & Thermal Systems Technician

K2 Space; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

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Job summary

K2 Space is building the largest and highest-power satellites for missions from LEO to deep space. We seek a SpacecraftFluids SystemTechnician to support assembly, integration, and test of pressurized systems, across mechanical, electrical, and fluid domains, in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of hands-on aerospace experience with pressure and fluid systems, including COPV handling, tube fabrication, and orbital welding.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on aerospace assembly and test experience in propulsion, pressure systems, fluid systems, or high-reliability hardware.
• Experience with pressure testing, leak checking, proof/burst testing, or COPV handling
• Hands-on experience with tube fabrication, bending, and fitting (flare, AN, VCR, or similar fittings)
• Familiarity with MES/MRP software
• Familiar with calibrated tools including multi-meters, torque wrenches, safety cable guns, and crimpers
• Demonstratedhigh levelof ownership and problem-solving abilities
• Experience working with FOD, ESD sensitive hardware and clean room requirements

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on assembly of pressurized system hardware and sub-assemblies to engineering drawings, BOMs, and work instructions
• Support system integration and high-pressure operations following released procedures and safety protocols; leak checks, proof testing, pressure system functional verification
• Fabricate, bend, fit, and install precision tubing and fluid lines; performorbital weldingand fitting operations to required standards
• Fabricate wire harnesses from assembly drawings and electrical schematics
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, test, quality, and design engineering to resolve hardware issues in real time
• Follow detailed work instructions and manufacturing procedures, performing all work in the MES system (scanning, material consumption, and built traceability)
• Support setup of vacuum chamber for acceptance and performance testing
• Occasionally support COPV pressure testing and handling at vehicle level
• Practice 5S principles of organizing and sustaining an efficient and presentable workspace
• Provide consistent process improvement feedback to engineering and production leadership
• Support vehicle integration operations and other related departmentsas needed

Skills

Aerospace assembly

High-pressure systems

Tube fabrication

Leak testing

MES/MRP software

Tools

Multi-meters

Torque wrenches

Crimpers

Job description

K2 Space is building the largest and highest-power satellites for missions from LEO to deep space. We seek a SpacecraftFluids SystemTechnician to support assembly, integration, and test of pressurized systems, across mechanical, electrical, and fluid domains, in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of hands-on aerospace experience with pressure and fluid systems, including COPV handling, tube fabrication, and orbital welding.