RF Mechanical Engineer

3 hours, 24 minutes ago
Full-time
Junior
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

  • Take RF mechanical hardware from conceptual design through qualification and on-orbit operations to support internal and external customer needs.
  • Lead design reviews from kickoff through qualification and beyond.
  • Drive mechanical hardware development, including hands-on development testing, analysis correlation, and follow-on design iterations.
  • Perform hardware trades that guide RF mechanical subsystem and top-level RF hardware direction.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners in electrical hardware, test, software, manufacturing, integration, and operations to define product requirements and best practices.
  • Own and refine system deliverables and schedules throughout development and production.
  • Define mechanical requirements, create initial concepts and trades, and perform preliminary and detailed analysis.
  • Define development test campaigns and select purchased RF mechanical subsystems.
  • Produce development hardware, validate designs through prototype iterations, and build and qualify flight hardware.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or another relevant engineering discipline.
  • 2+ years of experience with mechanical and/or electromechanical design and analysis.
  • Experience with CAD or FEA software packages.
  • Experience with the practical application of GD&T.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in mechanical design, materials, thermodynamics, and thermal solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from a blank canvas, including troubleshooting and iterating designs based on downstream feedback.
  • Experience designing, building, and testing RF systems, antenna design, and deployment mechanisms for aerospace applications (preferred).
  • Experience with NASA-STD-5017, SMC-S-016, and GSFC-STD-7000 for in-space Moving Mechanism Assemblies and electronics enclosures (preferred).
  • Demonstrated ability to own mechanical hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team outside a classroom setting (preferred).
  • Active Top Secret or Secret clearance with SAP eligibility (preferred).

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $100,000–$140,000 plus equity in the company.
  • Salary and level are based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Paid time off.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Additional perks.

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