Senior Mechanisms Engineer, Optical

K2 Space Corporation·Los Angeles, CA·12 мая

Senior Mechanisms Engineer, Optical

11 667 – 14 583 $

≈ 1 млн–1,3 млн ₽

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11 667 – 14 583 $≈ 1 млн–1,3 млн ₽

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Наша компания

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price — and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers, we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space. The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an

О роли

With multiple launches in 2027 and plans to scale to 100 satellites a year, we're Building Bigger — helping develop the solar system and build toward a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a high-growth Series D-funded company, we'd love for you to apply.

Чем предстоит заниматься

K2’s plan doesn't stop at satellite buses. Operating our own vehicles and manifesting regular rides to space uniquely positions K2 to design, test, and deploy-at-scale ambitious remote sensing payloads in MEO, GEO, cis-lunar, and deep space on unprecedented timelines. The satellite bus is the platform – the payloads are the mission

There are any number of space-based optical payloads that can generate value here on Earth (ex. forest fire detection, climate and atmospheric monitoring, etc.) and further planetary science in our solar system (ex. hyper-spectral imaging, laser-altimetry) -- many of which benefit from precision optical mechanisms in the payload’s optics bench that provide things like (i) line of sight stabilization or scanning, (ii) focus adjustment, or (iii) reconfigurability

As Senior Mechanisms Engineer, you will be responsible for defining how K2 designs, manufactures, tests, integrates, and deploys precision, high-speed optical mechanisms and associated mechanical structures for use in K2’s portfolio of optical payloads. The development timelines and manufacturing scale that we are targeting will require meaningful innovation, but you will have the resources and full support of K2 to make this possible and help raise the bar for the next generation of space technology companies

In fact, the clock is already ticking. Your first hardware goes to space in 18 months. Please inquire within for more information, and good luck

Responsible for delivering the...

Architectural down-selection, design, and tolerancing

Mechanism-specific analyses (structural, controls, thermal, etc.)

Environmental test and qualification plans

Supply chain and high-volume manufacturing plans; and

Ground- and in-flight performance validation plans

Наши требования

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline

5+ years of hands-on laboratory or work experience in optics, laser technology, controller development, electromechanical mechanisms, or electrical/mechanical design or testing

Deep Experience with CAD and FEA software packages (examples/ NX, Simcenter, FEMAP, and/or Hypermesh)

Minimum 2 years of experience with working with computer programing language (examples/ Python, Rust, C++, and/or MATLAB)

Experience designing and manufacturing flexure-guided mechanisms that provide deterministic constraint, low-friction motion, high repeatability, and controlled stiffness across translational and rotational degrees of freedom

Experience designing voice-coil or piezo driven mechanisms and methods for elegantly integrating positional feedback

Experience with electronic enclosure packaging of printed circuit boards for space applications

Direct experience developing fine-pointing and line-of-sight stabilization solutions for payloads such as optical communication, EO/IR sensors, antennas, or telescopes

Perform detailed mechanical analysis (FEA, tolerance stack-up, kinematic modeling, vibration/shock analysis) to ensure performance under extreme environments (thermal vacuum, high-g during launch, vibration and jitter)

Experience collaborating with electrical, controls, and optical engineers to close multi-disciplinary performance loops (pointing accuracy, jitter, settling time, bandwidth)

Create and maintain detailed CAD models, drawings, and BOMS (NX preferred)

Experience leading prototyping, assembly, integration and test activities, including environmental qualification testing

Detailed knowledge and experience implementing control loops for mechanism angle utilizing both feed forward and closed loop sensors (PID, adaptive, model predictive MPC)

Deep knowledge of high-resolution encoders, resolvers, gyros/IMUS/SIRU for space applications

Experience with NASA-STD-5017, SMC-S-016, and GSFC-STD-7000 for the design and qualification of in-space Moving Mechanism Assemblies

Мы предлагаем

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

Comprehensive benefits package including 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!

Export Compliance

As defined in the ITAR, “U.S. Persons” include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a “U.S. Person.”

Дополнительно

Collaborate with the optical and satellite bus teams to gather and determine the optimal operations and set of requirements for your mechanisms

Prepare design reviews for your mechanisms to get stakeholder buy-in and communicate expectations to the other hardware, software, test, and manufacturing teams

Continually own and refine program deliverables and associated schedules throughout development and production

Responsible for the evaluation and selection of manufacturing equipment for specialty processes

Partner with production to develop work instructions, in-process checkouts, and end-of-line tests that ensure successful builds

Base salary range for this role is $140,000 - $175,000 + equity in the company

K2 Space Corporation

Los Angeles, CA

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Опубликовано12 мая

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