Senior Satellite Mechanical Engineer (Structures)

1 hour, 35 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
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 the success of mechanical structures and mechanisms critical to satellite operation.
  • Take hardware and mechanisms from conceptual design through qualification to on-orbit operations.
  • Define mechanical requirements, develop initial concepts, and evaluate design trades.
  • Perform preliminary and detailed analyses to support hardware development decisions.
  • Define development test campaigns and validate designs through prototype iterations.
  • Select purchased electromechanical subsystems and produce development hardware.
  • Lead design reviews from kickoff through qualification and beyond.
  • Drive hands-on hardware testing, analysis correlation, and follow-on design iterations.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to establish product requirements, company processes, and hardware design and manufacturing best practices.
  • Own and refine system deliverables and development schedules throughout development and production.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or another relevant engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience with mechanical and/or electromechanical design and analysis.
  • Experience with CAD or FEA software packages.
  • Experience with practical application of GD&T.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in mechanical design, materials, thermodynamics, and fluids.
  • Ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from a blank canvas, including troubleshooting and iterating based on downstream feedback.
  • Experience designing, building, and testing moving mechanical assemblies for aerospace applications (preferred).
  • Experience with NASA-STD-5017, SMC-S-016, and GSFC-STD-7000 for in-space moving mechanism assemblies (preferred).
  • Demonstrated ability to own mechanical hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team outside a classroom setting (preferred).
  • Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems in space environments and operations (preferred).
  • Independent, self-motivated mindset with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills (preferred).
  • Must be a U.S. person or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $140,000–$175,000 plus equity.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Paid time off.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Additional perks.

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