Principal Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

1 week, 1 day ago
Full-time
Lead
IoT and Embedded Systems

K2 Space Corporation

K2 Space builds high-powered satellite platforms and satellite buses for missions across LEO, MEO, and GEO, emphasizing higher payload power, large payload mass, vertical integration, and in-house manufacturing.

Defense and Space Manufacturing
51-200
Founded 2022
$180M raised

Description

  • Own end-to-end manufacturing strategy for subsystems from concept through production ramp.
  • Partner early with design engineers to ensure manufacturability and influence design decisions.
  • Build the first prototype, define the build flow, and create fixturing for production transition.
  • Architect scalable production flows for large spacecraft assemblies, including electromechanical systems, harnessing, and mechanisms.
  • Develop and deploy advanced manufacturing techniques, automation concepts, and tooling systems to increase production rate.
  • Establish production readiness plans, including control plans, work instructions, takt alignment, and line balancing.
  • Lead first article builds and flight hardware integration while resolving cross-functional technical issues.
  • Develop capacity models and rate-ramp strategies to support program growth.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, yield improvement, and production robustness.
  • Mentor and develop junior manufacturing engineers and technicians.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, aerospace, or another relevant engineering discipline.
  • 10+ years of experience in a high-volume, rapid-production environment in manufacturing, integration, and/or design engineering.
  • Demonstrated results in product development and/or process improvements.
  • Experience leading first article builds and transitioning prototype processes into repeatable production.
  • Experience setting up and scaling production lines in a rapid development environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive design changes for manufacturability.
  • Experience designing tooling for mechanical subassemblies and electronics (preferred).
  • Demonstrated leadership of small engineering teams or technical ownership of major subsystems (preferred).
  • Deep familiarity with aerospace manufacturing standards, including IPC soldering standards, torque/welding standards, quality systems, and AS9100 environments (preferred).
  • Strong working knowledge of CAD software (NX or equivalent), GD&T, and MES systems (preferred).
  • Must be a U.S. person or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license due to ITAR requirements.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $175,000–$200,000 plus equity.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Unlimited paid time off.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Additional perks and benefits.
  • Support for reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process.

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