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Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician (Optical)

K2 Space· Optical
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Los Angeles, CA$40/hr - $45/hrFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Support fabrication and assembly of optical subsystems, production tooling, and hardware performance records for K2 Mega-class satellites. Involves hands-on optical hardware assembly, testing, and process improvement in a fast-paced, high-growth space technology environment.

Responsibilities

  • Partner directly with design engineering throughout the hardware development and pre-production stages, supporting component assembly and validation testing
  • Perform precision inspection, cleaning, bonding, and troubleshooting of optical components to exacting tolerances
  • Operate precision tooling including microscopes, adhesive dispensing systems, UV curing equipment, and optical alignment tooling to support next-generation hardware
  • Execute work from verbal instructions, engineering drawings, and technical procedures with minimal supervision, adapting quickly as designs evolve
  • Build, align, integrate, test, and maintain optical systems — including delicate freespace optics and mechanics, thermal management hardware, and fiber optic assemblies
  • Own test setup, execution, and data reporting, ensuring accuracy and traceability across all builds
  • Maintain ground support equipment performance and calibration
  • Champion laser safety and cleanliness standards on the production floor, holding yourself and the team accountable to the highest standards
  • Practice 5S principles of organizing and sustaining an efficient and presentable workspace
  • Thrive in fast paced/all-hands-on-deck production environment, jumping in wherever needed to hit mission timelines

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience assembling, integrating, and testing optical hardware or adjacent hardware (i.e., technical hardware utilizing optical sensors, fibers, sources, or high-resolution mechanisms)
  • Proficiency with computers and ability to use MS Office and shop floor management software
  • Demonstrate high level of ownership and problem-solving abilities
  • Demonstrate ability to learn, adapt and work independently
  • Demonstrate dexterity and ability to handle delicate objects in a dynamic lab environment
  • Demonstrate ability to communicate and prioritize team success
  • Experience working with FOD, ESD sensitive hardware, and clean room requirements
  • Experience with optical cleanliness or similar (i.e., use of lab solvents like HPLC IPA, Acetone, Methanol and delicate cleaning methods)

Skills

Required:Optical hardware assembly and testingClean room and FOD/ESD handlingPrecison inspection and alignmentTooling operation (microscopes, UV adhesive dispensing, curing, alignment tooling)Documentation and data reporting

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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