Spacecraft Solar Engineer — High‑Power Arrays

K2 Space Corporation; 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

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Job summary

K2 Space Corporation in Los Angeles is seeking a Solar Engineer to support the design and testing of high-power solar arrays for large spacecraft. You will work collaboratively across various technical domains and take ownership of hardware from the outset. A bachelor's degree in a technical field and related internship experience are required. The position offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $140,000 along with equity in the company and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, materials science, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or electrical engineering.
• Internship in photovoltaics, power systems, or materials characterization.
• Hands‑on hardware experience through internships or projects.

Responsibilities

• Support design and analysis of solar array subsystems.
• Maintain performance models and execute qualification tests.
• Collaborate on integration activities and test campaigns.

Skills

Photovoltaics

Power systems

Materials characterization

CAD software proficiency

Python or MATLAB

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Nastran

ANSYS

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

K2 Space Corporation in Los Angeles is seeking a Solar Engineer to support the design and testing of high-power solar arrays for large spacecraft. You will work collaboratively across various technical domains and take ownership of hardware from the outset. A bachelor's degree in a technical field and related internship experience are required. The position offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $140,000 along with equity in the company and a comprehensive benefits package.