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Senior Satellite Mechanical Engineer (Structures)

K2 Space· Mechanical
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Los Angeles, CA$140k - $175kFull-timePosted 10mo ago

About the role

Senior mechanical engineer focused on spacecraft structures and mechanisms to support development, qualification, and flight operation of high-power satellite platforms. Role spans from concept through on-orbit operations with hands-on hardware development, trades, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Take hardware and mechanisms from conceptual design through qualification to on-orbit operations in order to support internal and external customer needs
  • Lead 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 system deliverables and associated schedules throughout development and production

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of experience with mechanical and/or electromechanical design and analysis
  • Experience with CAD or FEA software packages
  • Experience with the practical application of GD&T
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the principles of mechanical design, materials, thermodynamics, and fluids
  • Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from a blank canvas, including troubleshooting and iterating designs based on downstream feedback

Skills

Required:Mechanical designElectromechanical design and analysisCAD or FEA softwareGD&T

Benefits

  • Base salary range for this role is $140,000 – $175,000 + equity in the company
  • Salary and level will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
  • 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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