Satellite Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Take satellite mechanical hardware and mechanisms from conceptual design through qualification to on-orbit operations
• Lead satellite subsystem design reviews from kickoff through qualification and beyond
• Drive hardware development, including hands-on development testing, analysis correlation, and follow-on hardware iterations
• Perform hardware trades that steer both sub-system and top-level product direction
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to establish product requirements, company processes, and best practices for hardware design and manufacturing
• Continually own and refine sub-system deliverable schedules throughout development and production

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline
• Experience with CAD or FEA software packages
• Experience with the practical application of GD&T
• 2+ years of experience with mechanical and/or electromechanical design and analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing, building, and testing mechanical assemblies for aerospace applications
• Demonstrated ability to own mechanical hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team
• Understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems in space environments
• Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills

About the Company

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by leading investors, K2 is mass-producing high-power satellite platforms for missions from LEO to deep space.