Spacecraft Integration Engineering Technician

The role

You will support Mega Class satellite integration across the full vehicle lifecycle. This includes primary structure assembly, harness routing, propulsion system testing, and cleanroom payload integration.

What you will do

• Perform hands-on assembly of the primary and secondary structure
• Route, install, secure, and inspect avionics and power harnesses
• Install electro-mechanical components including mechanisms, avionics, power, and propulsion hardware
• Support propulsion system integration and high-pressure operations
• Collaborate with manufacturing, test, quality, and design engineering to resolve hardware issues
• Follow detailed work instructions and manufacturing procedures in the MES system
• Support cleanroom final integration activities including payload integration and functional testing
• Practice 5S principles of organizing and sustaining an efficient workspace
• Provide process improvement feedback to engineering and production leadership
• Occasionally support component assembly in sub-assembly stations

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience assembling, integrating, and testing flight hardware in the aerospace industry
• Proficiency with computers and ability to use MS Office and shop floor management software
• Familiar with calibrated tools including multi-meters, calipers, torque wrenches, load cells, safety cable guns, and crimpers
• Demonstrated high level of ownership and problem-solving abilities
• Experience working with FOD, ESD sensitive hardware and clean room requirements
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks such as bending or twisting, grasping, standing, lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, carrying, and use hands to operate tools or machine controls
• Must be able to lift and carry parts or equipment up to 50 lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

Nice to have

• Ability to read mechanical and engineering drawings and interpret tolerances (including GD&T)
• Experience working with engineering teams in development and production environments
• Experience operating forklifts, cranes, and heavy equipment
• Experience working with electromechanical systems and familiarity with electrical schematics
• Strong communication skills
• Airframe & Powerplant License
• Ability to obtain or current hold top secret/SCI security clearance

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical/dental/vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Many other perks

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license

About the company

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown for missions from LEO to deep space. The company is mass-producing satellite platforms and aims to scale to 100 satellites a year.