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Senior Mechanisms Manufacturing Engineer

K2 Space· Vehicle Operations
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Los Angeles, CA$140k - $170kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior role focusing on manufacturability, prototype development, build flow and fixturing for spacecraft mechanisms, with responsibilities spanning DFx guidance, development and scaling of manufacturing systems for mechanisms such as rotational actuators, separation mechanisms, gimbals, and reaction wheel assemblies. Opportunities to mentor engineers, contribute to R&D of new manufacturing technologies, and transition processes to high-rate production.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design-for-excellence (DFX) guidance to design teams with the Mechanisms Engineering team providing design guidance for mechanisms, machined components, and assemblies for initial design, flight hardware, and tooling
  • Lead the development of innovative manufacturing systems for spacecraft mechanisms, including rotational actuators, separation mechanisms, gimbals, and reaction wheel assemblies
  • Create custom tools and processes to support the manufacturing technologies you create, including Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software
  • Demonstrate the advanced manufacturing techniques on prototypes, working with the design teams to continuously improve the manufacturability of the designs
  • Build test articles and support the Mechanisms Engineering team’s development and qualification test campaigns, iterating on hardware and processes as test results come in
  • Develop the subassembly build flow and iterate to create an efficient production flow for the satellite and ensure that build times align with current takt times
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior manufacturing engineers and technicians on mechanisms manufacturing best practices
  • Partner with a team of advanced manufacturing engineers to lead R&D of novel manufacturing technologies for current and future spacecraft products

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline
  • 6+ years of experience in a high volume, rapid production environment in a manufacturing, integration, and/or design engineering role
  • Demonstrated track record of leading product development and/or process improvement initiatives
  • Strong understanding of mechanisms-specific industry standards such as NASA-STD-5017 and AIAA S-114, and familiarity with environmental qualification standards (SMC-S-016, GSFC-STD-7000) the Mechanisms Engineering team designs against
  • Strong understanding of how to set up and scale a manufacturing/production floor for first article builds
  • Deep understanding of mechanisms subassembly manufacturing technologies, including rotational actuators, separation mechanisms, gimbals, and reaction wheel assemblies
  • Strong understanding of DFX principles with ability to guide design teams across mechanisms, machined components, and mechanical assemblies
  • Strong understanding of GD&T and mechanical assembly drawings, with ability to review and provide feedback on electrical and mechanical designs

Skills

Required:Design-for-excellence (DFX) guidanceManufacturing systems developmentTools and processes creation (including MES)Prototype demonstrationTest article build and supportProduction flow designMentorshipR&D collaboration

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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