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Senior Electrical Manufacturing Engineer

K2 Space· Vehicle Operations
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Los Angeles, CA$140k - $175kfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior Electrical Manufacturing Engineer role at K2 Space in Los Angeles, CA. Focus on manufacturability, prototype development, build flow/fixturing, transition to production, and scaling high-rate production of complex PCBAs, harnessing, and integrated electronics for spacecraft.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design-for-excellence reviews with design engineers across PCBs, PCBAs, machined components, and assemblies for initial design, flight hardware, and tooling
  • Lead the development of innovative manufacturing systems for spacecraft electronic assemblies, including electromechanical sub-assemblies, and harnessing
  • 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
  • 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, technicians, and design peers on electronics manufacturing best practices
  • Partner with a team of advanced manufacturing engineers to perform 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 leading product development and/or process improvements
  • Strong understanding of IPC standards (e.g., IPC-A-610, IPC-A-600, J-STD-001) for PCB/PCBA workmanship and inspection
  • Strong understanding of how to set up a manufacturing/production floor for first article builds and transition from low to high-rate manufacturing
  • Deep understanding of avionics subassembly manufacturing technologies, including PCBA assembly, wire harness manufacturing and PCBA/mechanical enclosure integration
  • Strong understanding of DFX guidance to design teams across PCBs, PCBAs, machined components, and mechanical assemblies
  • Strong understanding of GD&T and mechanical assembly drawings, with the ability to review and provide feedback on electrical and mechanical designs
  • Good understanding of conformal coating processes (selective spray, dip, or brush application) and associated inspection/rework methods for PCBAs, per IPC standards (IPC-CC-830 and NASA-STD-8739.1)

Skills

Required:Manufacturing leadership

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
  • Base salary range $140,000 – $175,000 + equity
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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