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Satellite Mechanical Engineer

K2 Space· Mechanical
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Los Angeles, CA$90k - $140kFull-timePosted 10mo ago

About the role

Role focused on owning mechanical structures, mechanisms, and electromechanical subsystems for satellite operation, with phased development from concept to flight hardware and production support at a fast-growing space company.

Responsibilities

  • Take satellite mechanical hardware and mechanisms from conceptual design through qualification to on-orbit operations in order to support internal and external customer needs
  • 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

Qualifications

  • 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 (internship, team project, graduate research, and extracurricular experience is applicable)

Skills

Required:Mechanical designCAD/FEA

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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