SMT Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop, support, and continuously improve SMT assembly equipment and processes including pick-and-place, reflow ovens, and AOI
• Optimize reflow profiles, stencil designs, and solder paste processes for high-reliability assemblies
• Program, operate, and troubleshoot automated SMT equipment and vision systems
• Collaborate with Quality and Production teams to maintain build cadence
• Create and maintain work instructions, assembly procedures, and process documentation
• Develop inspection criteria for non-conformances and functional tests for components
• Monitor process performance using SPC and provide feedback to leadership
• Support tooling inspection and maintenance for solar manufacturing operations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, materials, or relevant engineering
• 2+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing or hands-on engineering
• Strong hands-on aptitude for working directly with hardware on the production floor
• Exposure to precision assembly or electromechanical integration
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
• Experience setting up manufacturing floors for first article builds
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs unassisted

Preferred Qualifications

• Hand soldering ability and PCB rework experience
• Ability to redline electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Experience with crimping, wire stripping, and continuity testing
• Proficiency with test and measuring tools like digital multimeters and oscilloscopes
• Experience with various potting and epoxies

About the Company

K2 Space 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 ranging from LEO to deep space.