Satellite Mechanical Engineer

2 hours, 21 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 satellite mechanical hardware and mechanisms from conceptual design through qualification and on-orbit operations.
  • Own the success of mechanical structures, mechanisms, and electromechanical subsystems that support satellite operation.
  • Lead satellite subsystem design reviews from kickoff through qualification and beyond.
  • Drive hardware development through hands-on testing, analysis correlation, and iterative design improvements.
  • Perform hardware trades that influence subsystem and top-level product direction.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements, company processes, and hardware design/manufacturing best practices.
  • Define development test campaigns and produce development hardware in the first 6 months.
  • Validate designs through prototype iterations and build and qualify flight hardware in the first year.
  • Support production and integration while progressively taking on larger subsystem scope over the first two years.
  • Continually own and refine subsystem delivery schedules throughout development and production.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or another relevant engineering discipline.
  • 2+ years of experience with mechanical and/or electromechanical design and analysis; internship, team project, graduate research, and extracurricular experience count.
  • Experience with CAD or FEA software packages.
  • Experience with the practical application of GD&T.
  • Experience designing, building, and testing mechanical assemblies for aerospace applications is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to own mechanical hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team outside a classroom setting is preferred.
  • Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems in space environments is preferred.
  • Independent and self-motivated mindset is preferred.
  • Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills are 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 $90,000 to $140,000 plus equity.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Paid time off.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Additional perks offered by the company.

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