Senior Build Engineer (Satellite Integration)

The Role  

As a Senior Build Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the build campaign for the Gravitas mission, K2’s first flight of the Mega class satellite. You’ll need to develop knowledge of all vehicle subsystems, interfacing with many different teams across the company. You’ll develop the build flow, working to optimize build order and adapt to vehicle issues as they arise throughout integration and testing in order to ensure an on-schedule delivery. Our ideal candidate will be able to help derive clarity from ambiguity and thrive as an autonomously driven member of the team.  

Responsibilities  

• Develop integration planning and satellite build flows for the K2 Mega class satellite at the system level 

• Work closely with production to define, create, and iterate on solutions that increase build efficiency.  

• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to disposition nonconformances and evaluate any corrective actions 

• Serve as integration point of contact for TVAC 

• Evaluate proposed designs for manufacturability and integration

    

Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, computer, or other engineering discipline  

• 5+ years of experience in an integration engineering role (includes internships and hardware-intensive extracurricular projects)  

• Experience creating, improving, and deleting production process and workflows  

• Experience interacting with CAD software and CAD models 

• Experience working in a clean room and with ESD-sensitive equipment  

• Experience leading lift operations 

• Experience creating GSE, tooling, or shipping containers to support production operations 

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills  

• Expert multitasking skills with the ability to juggle priorities while maintaining focus to deliver against program goals 

Nice to Have  

• Proficient in Python and/or Rust 

• Experience or exposure in a test or automation role 

• Experience with GraphQL 

• Experience with Linux systems 

Compensation and Benefits  

• Base salary range for this role is $130,000 - $180,000 + 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.