Satellite Manufacturing Engineer

The role

You will work with design engineers to make satellites easier to build. You will build the first prototype, design the build flow and fixturing, and move the process to production.

What you will do

• Work with design engineers to ensure design for manufacturability for initial design, flight hardware, and tooling
• Develop manufacturing systems for large spacecraft assemblies, including electromechanical sub-assemblies, harnessing, welded or bolted structures, and mechanisms
• Create custom tools and processes, including Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software
• Demonstrate advanced manufacturing techniques on prototypes and improve the manufacturability of designs
• Develop the subassembly build flow and iterate to create an efficient production flow for the satellite
• Perform R&D of novel manufacturing technologies with a team of advanced manufacturing engineers

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline
• 3+ years of experience in a high volume, rapid production environment in a manufacturing, integration, or design engineering role
• Demonstrated results with product development or process improvements
• Experience setting up a manufacturing or production floor for first article builds
• Experience designing and implementing technologies for avionics subassembly manufacturing, including wire harness manufacturing and PCBA or mechanical enclosure assembly
• 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

Nice to have

• Experience designing tooling for mechanical subassemblies and electronics
• Experience designing hardware for manufacturability
• Demonstrated experience developing production processes from the ground up
• Experience working closely with technicians and build tooling
• Experience with aerospace manufacturing standards such as soldering, torque, welding, and quality assurance standards
• Familiarity with CAD software (NX or equivalent) and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience working with MES to set up procedure creation and document non-conformances

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• You must be a U.S. person under ITAR, such as a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or certain protected individual, or be eligible for a federally issued export control license
• Candidates who do not meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience are encouraged to apply

About the company

K2 Space is building the largest and highest-power satellites, backed by over $1 billion in funding and over $1 billion in signed contracts. The company is a Series D-funded, high-growth business and an Equal Opportunity Employer.