Operations Engineering at K2

Role Overview

Partnering with design engineers 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

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 reviews with design engineers across PCBs, PCBAs, machined components, and assemblies for initial design, flight hardware, and tooling
Lead the development of innovative manufacturing systems for spacecraft electronic assemblies, including electromechanical sub-assemblies, and harnessing.
Create custom tools and processes to support the manufacturing technologies you create, including Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software
Demonstrate the advanced manufacturing techniques on prototypes, working with the design teams to continuously improve the manufacturability of the designs
Develop the subassembly build flow and iterate to create an efficient production flow for the satellite and ensure that build times align with current takt times

Requirements & Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline
6+ years of experience in a high volume, rapid production environment in a manufacturing, integration, and/or design engineering role
Demonstrated track record leading product development and/or process improvements
Strong understanding of IPC standards (e.g., IPC-A-610, IPC-A-600, J-STD-001) for PCB/PCBA workmanship and inspection
Strong understanding of how to set up a manufacturing/production floor for first article builds and transitioning from low to high-rate manufacturing.