Joblaze summary

In the role of Global Supply Manager for Avionics at K2 Space, the individual will focus on developing and executing procurement strategies for electrical components critical to satellite manufacturing. Key skills include expertise in electrical hardware procurement, Bill of Material management, and supplier negotiations. This position is ideal for seasoned professionals with over eight years of experience in aerospace supply chain management, particularly those familiar with electromechanical systems. K2 Space is a rapidly growing company, backed by significant funding, aiming to revolutionize satellite technology.

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 in line with the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$129,200).
Starts above 18% of 44 comparable senior other roles that list Electrical Engineering we track (median $150,000 across 21 companies). See Electrical Engineering salary trends
Electrical Engineering appears in 2.3% of 4200 comparable senior other roles; Supply Chain Management appears in 0.2% of 4200 comparable senior other roles.

Quick facts

What's the salary range?: K2 Space lists $140,000–$175,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 8 years of relevant experience for this Senior Global Supply Manager, Avionics role.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management.
What seniority level is this role?: K2 Space targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Senior Global Supply Manager, Avionics 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 be responsible for defining and implementing procurement strategies for K2 Space’s Electrical Supply Chain. You will be the subject matter expert in supply chain best practices for hardware in your domain, building a world-class supply chain that drives a competitive advantage, taking ownership to ensure success on program build targets, and coaching team members to operate at the same high standards. Key skills will include having a deep understanding of the market and capabilities that are available to use in manufacturing, technical procurement of electrical hardware, and end-to-end Bill of Material (BOM) management for owned assemblies. You will work closely with our internal teams and external partners to deliver hardware that meets cost, schedule, and quality targets in support of our company critical missions.

Responsibilities

Define company-wide strategy for how hardware in electrical commodities is sourced including sensors, PCBs, PCBAs, harness assemblies, connectors, wire, integrated circuits, and SMD components
Lead cradle-to-grave supplier management, including identifying capabilities within the supply base, onboarding vendors to add capacity or capabilities, quoting and placing orders, working with engineering and quality teams to resolve issues, and tracking build milestones until hardware hits the dock
Drive negotiations on contracts with key suppliers to meet cost, schedule, and quality targets
Create robust supplier scorecards and metrics to ensure consistent supplier performance and quality is maintained across the electrical supply chain
Develop strong partnerships with internal stakeholders ensuring consistent alignment on expectations and procurement strategies to meet critical mission needs
Execute and maintain highly-quality purchasing transactions by issuing purchase orders and managing open orders with materials requirement planning to ensure accuracy and completeness
Establish strategic relationships with key manufacturing companies and distributors to ensure strong alignment to industry and commodity trends

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in supply chain management or engineering in the aerospace industry
5+ years of experience with electrical schematics and working with electromechanical systems (harnesses, avionic boxes)
5+ years managing Bill of Materials for electrical assemblies
Experience managing electrical suppliers in a fast-paced environment
Strong understanding of inventory management and how to store electrical hardware
Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional environment with engineering, production, and finance
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Must be able to lift and carry parts or equipment up to 25 lbs. unassisted

Nice to Have

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, finance, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or mathematics
Experience in procuring additional commodities: SMD components, guidance and navigation hardware, solar array materials
Experience in a new product introduction environment
Experience reading and interpreting technical engineering drawings

Compensation and Benefits:

Base salary range for this role is $170,000 - $200,000 + 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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Senior Global Supply Manager, Avionics

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