Senior Mechanical Assurance Engineer - Los Angeles, CA
2 weeks ago
Job summary
K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit Backed by $450M from leading investors including Altimeter Capital Redpoint Ventures T Rowe Price Lightspeed Venture Partners Alpine Space Ventures and others we re mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space With multiple launches planned through 2026 and 2027 we re Building Bigger to develop the solar system and become 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 groundbreaking Series C space startup we d love for you to apply The Role We re building a modern lightweight Quality function for a fast-moving aerospace defense startup If you love making mechanical hardware trustworthy from early designs to flight-ready builds this role gives you the runway to set direction solve tricky problems and help teams move faster with confidence Responsibilities Support translation of system and customer needs into clear mechanical requirements risk assessments test plans Review models drawings tolerance stacks ensure fit function critical feature protection GD compliance Collaborate design M P teams material process selection qualification strategies Flow requirements practical work instructions inspection plans establish process capability SPC MSA control plans Lead nonconformance management drive durable corrective actions Assess audit supplier capability manage APQP PPAP deliverables SCARs Develop track quality metrics analytics predict risks Align AS9100 AS9145 standards improve QMS efficiency Represent team confidently during customer audits visits Qualifications BS Mechanical Aerospace Engineering MS plus hands-on experience mission-critical hardware 7 years expereince leading projects independently Depth across mechanical commodities structures metallics composites mechanisms actuators propulsion hardware tanks lines valves machined parts fasteners GSE tooling Strong fundamentals GD T tolerance analysis DFMEA PFMEA SPC MSA RCCA FRACAS confident MRB leadership Familiar AS9100 AS9145 APQP comfortable PLM MES e g Teamcenter Jira Nice Have NADCAP experience heat treat coatings welding NDI NDTE fracture fatigue analysis material allowables Supplier development audits source inspections day day experience GIDEP DLA sites resources APQP PPAP leadership aerospace defense automotive medical Launch vehicle space systems UAVs defense program experience building quality systems startup Good communication skills keen eye detail nice problem-solver enthusiastic learning environment Compensation And Benefits Base salary range role 130000 - 185000 equity company Salary based several factors knowledge skills education level Comprehensive benefits package paid time off medical dental vision coverage life insurance parental leave many perks If don t meet preferred skills experience encourage still apply Building spacecraft unlike any other requires team unlike any other non-traditional career twists turns encouraged If need reasonable accommodation part application employment interviews please let know Export Compliance As defined ITAR U.S Persons include U.S citizens lawful permanent residents Green Card holders certain protected individuals refugees asylees American Samoans Please consult knowledgeable advisor unsure whether are U.S Person person hired role will have access information items controlled export regulations outlined International Traffic Arms Regulation ITAR person hired must therefore either be U.S person defined C F R or otherwise eligible federally issued export control license Equal Opportunity K2 Space Equal Opportunity Employer employment governed basis merit competence qualifications influenced manner race color religion gender national origin ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental physical disability legally protected status
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