Joblaze summary

The Fluids Manufacturing Engineer at K2 Space will lead the development and production of the company's first Pumped Fluid Loop, a critical system for high-powered satellite payloads. This role requires expertise in manufacturing processes, CAD software, and fluid systems, along with a strong background in engineering and at least three years of relevant experience. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess excellent multitasking and interpersonal skills. K2 Space is positioned for rapid growth, aiming to produce up to 100 satellites annually.

Joblaze insights

Listed about 2 months ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on K2 Space's careers page November 2, 2026.
Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$130,000).
Starts above 9% of 334 comparable mid other roles in United States that list Python we track (median $111,197 across 59 companies). See Python salary trends
Python appears in 18.1% of 3239 comparable mid other roles in United States; Rust appears in 1.3% of 3239 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 Fluids Manufacturing Engineer role.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Python, Rust.
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 Fluids 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

You will spearhead the clean-sheet manufacturing effort for creating K2 Space’s first Pumped Fluid Loop (PFL), a system integral for unlocking the ability to fly the highest-powered payloads ever put into space. Partnering with design engineers, you will ensure manufacturability of designs, build the first prototype, design the build flow and tooling, and finalize the process for transitioning components and assemblies from design to rate production. You will lead the setup of the work center for fluid components creation, assembly, and test. In your first year you will iterate upon the design, tooling, and station, transitioning them to production.

Responsibilities

Stand up the work center to manufacture and assemble our first Pumped Fluid Loop

Lead DFM efforts with design engineering teams, influencing architecture decisions to optimize for cost, quality, scalability and integration risk

Develop manufacturing planning and build flows for the satellite’s fluid systems

Develop and deploy advanced manufacturing technologies, automation concepts, and tooling systems to support increasing production rate

Collaborate with Engineers and Technicians to disposition nonconformances and evaluate any corrective actions

Act as the manufacturing point of contact for system fill, proof, and leak

Develop capacity models and rate ramp strategies to support rapid program growth

Qualifications

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

3+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role

Experience creating, improving, and deleting production process and workflows

Experience interacting with CAD software and CAD models

Experience qualifying (vibrational and thermal testing) components and assemblies

Experience in assembling fluid systems

Demonstrated knowledge of leak testing methods

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

Experience creating GSE, tooling, or fixtures to support manufacturing operations

Nice to Have

Experience or exposure in a test or automation role

Proficient in Python and/or Rust

Experience with fluid component functional testing (pumps, accumulators)

Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills

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

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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Fluids Manufacturing Engineer

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