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Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

The Role

Partnering with design engineers early on in the process, you will ensure manufacturability, build the first prototype, design the build flow and fixturing, and finalize the process for transition to production. You will test out new techniques for manufacturing large satellite structures, harnessing, mechanisms, and integrated electronics systems. In your first 6 months you will develop manufacturing methods and tooling for integrated avionics systems, define manufacturing flows for subsystems, and collaborate with design teams to improve the manufacturability of spacecraft components. In your first year you will implement these advanced manufacturing techniques on flight hardware and transition the technology you develop to production.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with design engineers to ensure design for manufacturability for initial design, flight hardware, and tooling

Develop innovative manufacturing systems for large spacecraft assemblies, including electromechanical sub-assemblies, harnessing, welded/bolted structures, and mechanisms

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 improve the manufacturability of the designs

Develop the subassembly build flow and iterate to create an efficient production flow for the satellite

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

5+ years of experience in a high volume, rapid production environment in a manufacturing, integration, and/or design engineering role

Demonstrated results with product development and/or process improvements

Experience setting up a manufacturing/production floor for first article builds

Experience designing and implementing technologies for avionics subassembly manufacturing including wire harness manufacturing and PCBA/mechanical enclosure assembly

Nice to Have

Experience designing tooling for mechanical subassemblies and electronics

Experience designing hardware for manufacturability

Demonstrated experience developing production processes from the ground up including driving design improvements for manufacturing

Experience working closely with technicians and build tooling

Experience with aerospace manufacturing standards such as soldering standards, torque specifications, welding standards, and quality assurance standards

Familiarity with CAD software (NX or equivalent) and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

Experience working with MES to set up the foundation for procedure creation and documenting non-conformances

Compensation and Benefits:

Base salary range for this role is $100,000 – $175,000 + equity in the company

Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level

Comprehensive benefits package including unlimited paid time off, medical/dental/vision/ coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks

If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged! If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

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Equal Opportunity

K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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What You Should Know About Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer, K2 Space

Join K2 Space as an Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer in sunny Los Angeles, where you'll play a pivotal role in revolutionizing the manufacturing of spacecraft components. As a key member of our team, you'll collaborate closely with design engineers to ensure that our concepts are not just imaginative but also manufacturable. Your journey will begin by building prototypes and establishing the production processes that will take our cutting-edge satellite technologies from ideas to reality. Within your first six months, you'll dive into innovating manufacturing methods for integrated avionics systems. You'll work to create efficient manufacturing flows and even partner with advanced manufacturing engineers to research groundbreaking techniques for spacecraft products. With responsibilities that include designing custom tools, iterating on build processes, and demonstrating advancements in manufacturing on prototypes, your creativity and engineering expertise will shine. We're looking for someone who holds a Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, aerospace, or a relevant field, and has at least five years of experience in a fast-paced production setting. At K2 Space, we believe in pushing boundaries and fostering innovation, so if you’re ready to take your career to new heights—literally and figuratively—apply today and let’s create something extraordinary together!

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What are the responsibilities of an Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer at K2 Space?

As an Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer at K2 Space, you'll be responsible for collaborating with design engineers to ensure manufacturability throughout the prototyping and production phases. Your role will involve developing innovative manufacturing systems for spacecraft assemblies and creating custom tools and processes that enhance production efficiency. Additionally, you will demonstrate advanced manufacturing techniques using prototypes and work closely with teams to iterate and optimize manufacturing flows.