Role Overview
Partnering with the Mechanisms Engineering team early on in the process, you will ensure manufacturability, build the first prototype, design the build flow and fixturing, and finalize the process for transition to production. Once transitioned, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact scaling production to meet K2’s ever-growing demand.
About K2 space
K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price — and with over $1 bill
Key Responsibilities
- Lead design-for-excellence (DFX) reviews with the Mechanisms Engineering team, providing manufacturability, testability, and assembly guidance across mechanisms, machined components, and assemblies for initial design, flight hardware, and tooling
- Lead the development of innovative manufacturing systems for spacecraft mechanisms, including rotational actuators, separation mechanisms, gimbals, and reaction wheel assemblies
- Set manufacturing policy, standards, and best practices for the Manufacturing Engineering organization, proactively identifying and mitigating manufacturability, process, and quality risks before they surface
- Plan manufacturing strategy, tooling, and capacity investments ahead of future mechanism designs and program roadmaps
- Research and pilot new assembly methodologies and automation technologies, using data-driven analysis to optimize current production and inform manufacturing business decisions
Requirements & Eligibility
- Motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Excited about contributing to the success of a high-growth Series D-funded company
Required Skills & Tech
Manufacturing Execution SystemDFXRotational ActuatorsSeparation Mechanisms