Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician

The role

You will support assembly and testing of Mega Class satellite subsystems including batteries, mechanisms, and avionics boxes. This role involves build and thermal ATP of precision flight hardware following detailed procedures and quality standards.

What you will do

• Assemble, test, and rework electro-mechanical hardware including batteries, reaction wheels, and flight computers
• Follow detailed work instructions and manufacturing procedures in the MES system
• Fabricate and terminate small harnesses within assemblies
• Support functional testing, environmental testing, and troubleshooting
• Set up, operate, and monitor thermal chambers during thermal cycles
• Occasionally support component integration onto the satellite bus
• Practice 5S principles of organizing and sustaining an efficient and presentable workspace
• Provide consistent process improvement feedback to engineering and production leadership

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
• 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 working with electromechanical systems and familiarity with electrical schematics
• Strong communication skills with ability to communicate hardware and systems problems, and provide feedback on improving tooling processes and part design

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. The company is mass-producing high-power satellite platforms for missions from LEO to deep space.