Manager, Integration Engineering at K2 Space

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aerospace, SpaceIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, or related engineering field
5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
Experience leading projects through prototype builds, design iterations, and scaling to production
Experience creating clear, effective work instructions, process documentation, and tooling designs
Track record of managing vendors, suppliers, and strategic technical partners to deliver on time and per specification

Responsibilities

Develop and lead a world-class team – hire, mentor, and develop experts in process engineering, tooling design, build reliability, assembly, and integration
Own spacecraft integration through final vehicle assembly and launch site processing, ensuring accuracy, repeatability, and quality
Develop assembly flows, tooling requirements, fixtures, build sequencing, and process documentation that make flawless execution repeatable
Partner early with design teams to drive design-for-integration and ensure our spacecraft is as producible as it is revolutionary
Mold our MES system and production supporting applications to best serve the company’s top priorities
Collaborate closely with manufacturing, design, quality, supply chain, production, and test teams to resolve build issues, ensure integration readiness, and maintain schedule
Represent build engineering in design reviews, readiness reviews, and with customers

Skills

Satellite Integration

Manufacturing Engineering

Team Leadership

Hiring

Process Development

Design for Manufacturability

Production Scaling

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Factory Design

Systems Engineering

K2 Space

Manufactures cost-effective high-capability satellite buses

About K2 Space

K2 Space manufactures and sells satellite buses, which are the main structures and systems of satellites, excluding the payload. Their products allow clients to create customized satellites for various missions, including scientific research, commercial communication, and defense. K2 Space's approach breaks the traditional link between satellite size and cost, enabling the deployment of large, high-capability satellites at lower prices. This is achieved by leveraging advanced satellite technology and a team with experience from top aerospace companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin. K2 Space aims to make space missions more accessible by providing affordable satellite solutions, thus expanding opportunities for exploration and development in the aerospace sector.

West Hollywood, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

$66.6MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

AerospaceIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition from established companies like SpaceX threatens K2 Space's market share.

Reliance on venture capital funding may lead to financial instability if interest wanes.

Potential delays in launching their first Mega satellite could impact reputation and trust.

Differentiation

K2 Space offers high-capability satellite buses at a fraction of traditional costs.

The company breaks the historical correlation between satellite mass and cost.

K2 Space's team includes veterans from leading aerospace companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin.

Upsides

K2 Space secured a $60M contract from the U.S. Space Force for satellite missions.

The company raised $50M to build Mega Class satellites, boosting its financial position.

Growing demand for satellite-based internet services expands K2 Space's market reach.

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