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Senior Solar Manufacturing Engineer

K2 Space· Vehicle Operations
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Los Angeles, CA$140k - $175kPosted 5mo ago

About the role

Senior role leading transformation of solar array designs into reliable, flight-ready hardware at scale. Owns end-to-end manufacturing processes for solar modules and photovoltaic arrays, drives process development, solves complex manufacturing challenges, and ensures high-performance, scalable production for space-grade solar hardware.

Responsibilities

  • Own manufacturing processes for solar modules, photovoltaic array integration, and associated mechanical structures from development through production
  • Develop, qualify, and maintain assembly procedures, tooling requirements, and build sequences that make flawless execution repeatable at scale
  • Drive design-for-manufacturing feedback into array and module designs in partnership with the Solar Design team, identifying producibility risks early in the design cycle
  • Lead root cause investigation and corrective action on build escapes, non-conformances, and process failures
  • Support sourcing and qualification of manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and tooling; manage vendor relationships to ensure on-spec delivery
  • Mentor and technically guide Manufacturing Engineering team members
  • Represent manufacturing engineering in design reviews and build readiness reviews

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, materials or other relevant engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing, production, or hands-on engineering environment
  • Experience working with photovoltaic modules, solar cells, or electromechanical array assemblies
  • Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end manufacturing processes in high-rate environments, including process documentation, tooling, and build execution
  • Track record of driving DFM improvements that tangibly reduced cost, cycle time, or defect rate
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and comfortable engaging Design, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to resolve issues and close builds

Skills

Required:Mechanical engineering fundamentalsEnd-to-end manufacturing ownershipDFM (design for manufacturability)

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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