Define and implement procurement strategies for K2 Space’s Electrical Supply Chain in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
Posted by employer 6 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
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 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from K2 Space's career page.
- K2 Space has 221 other open roles including Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer: National Security Missions, Senior Platform Engineer (DevX) , Principal Tooling Engineer.
- 348 active Electrical Engineering roles on Joblaze right now.
- 110 active Aerospace roles on Joblaze right now.
- 41 active Supply Chain Management roles on Joblaze right now.
- Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$126,887).
- Pays more than 56% of the 129 salaried Electrical Engineering roles we track (median $125,000).
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 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 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 rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today's and tomorrow's massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits.
With multiple launches in 2027 and plans to scale to 100 satellites a year, we're Building Bigger — helping develop the solar system and build toward 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 high-growth Series D-funded company, we'd love for you to apply.
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
- 8+ years of experience in supply chain management or engineering in the aerospace industry
- 3+ years of experience with electrical schematics and working with electromechanical systems (harnesses, avionic boxes)
- 3+ 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 $140,000 - $175,000 + 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!
If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
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Equal Opportunity
K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.