What's the salary range?

K2 Space lists $100,000–$140,000 for this role.

How much experience is required?

At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer role.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: CAD, Electromechanical, Manufacturing, avionics.

What seniority level is this role?

K2 Space targets mid-level candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer role at K2 Space.

Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer at K2 Space

Joblaze summary

In this role, the Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer collaborates closely with design engineers to ensure that satellite components are manufacturable and to develop innovative manufacturing processes for large spacecraft assemblies. Key skills include experience in high-volume production environments, proficiency in avionics subassembly manufacturing, and familiarity with CAD software. This position is ideal for someone with at least three years of relevant experience who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth setting. K2 Space is focused on advancing satellite technology and is preparing for significant production scale-up.

Joblaze insights

Listed today — first seen on Joblaze September 23, 2026. Last confirmed on K2 Space's careers page September 23, 2026.
This exact title is also open at 1 other location at K2 Space: Los Angeles, CA.
Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$126,887).
Starts above 2% of 53 comparable mid other roles in United States that list CAD we track (median $100,000 across 8 companies).
CAD appears in 3.7% of 2904 comparable mid other roles in United States; Electromechanical appears in 0.1% of 2904 comparable mid other roles in United States.

Quick facts

What's the salary range?: K2 Space lists $100,000–$140,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer role.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: CAD, Electromechanical, Manufacturing, avionics.
What seniority level is this role?: K2 Space targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer role at K2 Space.

From the original posting

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 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
3+ 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 – $140,000 + 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 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!

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Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

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