Senior Propulsion Mechanical Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Own the mechanical design of propulsion system hardware including propulsion modules, critical thruster components, and propellant management systems
• Validate designs through the entire lifecycle from concept to production and flight demonstrations
• Generate 3D models, fully dimensioned drawings, and interface control documents
• Perform analysis on testing hardware data and iterate designs
• Develop and execute component and system-level test plans
• Manage key propulsion vendors and suppliers through hardware delivery
• Refine sub-system deliverable schedules throughout development and production

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or relevant engineering discipline
• 10+ years of experience with mechanical and/or electromechanical design and analysis
• Experience with CAD or FEA software packages
• Practical application of GD&T
• Proficiency in mechanical design, materials, thermodynamics, and fluids
• Ability to design, build, and test hardware from a blank canvas

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in advanced propulsion technologies and in-space propulsion
• Experience designing mechanical assemblies for aerospace applications (satellites, payloads, or launch vehicles)
• Experience with high-pressure and low-pressure fluidic components
• Understanding of structural analysis and failure modes in space environments
• Experience with production tooling or high-volume product design

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.