Spacecraft Integration Engineering Technician

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on assembly of primary and secondary structures, including sheet metal panels and machined parts
• Route, install, and inspect avionics and power harnesses
• Install electro-mechanical components, mechanisms, and propulsion hardware
• Support propulsion system integration and high-pressure operations
• Collaborate with manufacturing, test, quality, and design engineering to resolve hardware issues
• Follow detailed work instructions and manufacturing procedures using MES systems
• Support cleanroom activities including payload integration and functional testing
• Practice 5S principles to maintain an efficient workspace

Requirements

• 5+ years of aerospace flight hardware assembly, integration, and testing experience
• Proficiency with MS Office and shop floor management software
• Experience with calibrated tools (multi-meters, calipers, torque wrenches, etc.)
• Experience working with FOD, ESD sensitive hardware, and clean room requirements
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks and work extended hours or weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read mechanical drawings and interpret GD&T
• Experience operating forklifts, cranes, and heavy equipment
• Familiarity with electrical schematics and electromechanical systems
• Airframe & Powerplant License
• Ability to obtain or hold top secret/SCI security clearance

About the Company

K2 Space is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, mass-producing high-power satellite platforms for missions from LEO to deep space.