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Senior Satellite Mechanical Engineer, Optical Structures

K2 Space· Mechanical
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Los Angeles, CA$140k - $175kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior mechanical/optomechanical engineer focused on cradle-to-grave mechanical and optomechanical design for space environment payloads, with emphasis on structural performance, manufacturing, thermal and optical mounting solutions, and hardware realization for high-power satellite platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Take satellite mechanical and optical hardware from conceptual design through analysis, prototyping, flight manufacturing, and qualification to on-orbit operations to support internal and external customer needs.
  • Own structural, electronics thermal heatsinking, and lens mounting design and implementation for subsystems at the intersection of mechanical, optical, and electrical.
  • Perform hardware trades that steer both sub-system and top-level product direction
  • Lead subsystem design reviews from kickoff through qualification and beyond
  • Drive hardware development, including hands-on assembly and alignment, development testing (vibration, thermal-vac, modal), analysis correlation, and follow-on hardware iterations
  • Collaborate with a cross-functional team – structures, optical, thermal, electrical, GNC, metrology, and manufacturing - 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, optical, or other relevant engineering discipline
  • 4+ years of experience in mechanical or optomechanical design and analysis, with a mechanical-heavy background
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD and software for detailed part and assembly design
  • Proficiency with finite element analysis software for modal, stress, and thermo-structural analysis
  • Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing

Skills

Required:Mechanical design and analysisOptomechanical design3D CADFinite element analysis

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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