K2 Space
Global Supply Manager, Solar
$100K–$140K
Los Angeles, CA +1 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 30, 2026
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles - Experience
- 5+ years in aerospace supply chain management or engineering; 5+ years procuring specified commodities. Technical procurement and new product introduction experience of 5+ years are nice-to-haves.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.
About the job
Manages procurement, planning, and supplier performance for solar array and module hardware used in K2 Space satellites.
What you'll do
- Source solar array and module hardware, negotiate component costs, and provide design-for-manufacturability feedback.
- Manage bills of materials and coordinate Clear to Builds with engineering to meet assembly milestones.
- Develop and manage suppliers from new product introduction through production, serving as the main interface with internal teams.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of supply chain management or engineering experience in the aerospace industry.
- 5+ years procuring machined and sheet metal components, composites, and solar cells.
- Experience managing suppliers in a fast-paced environment and understanding solar array and module hardware in space environments and operations.
- Ability to travel up to 25-50% of the time and lift and carry parts or equipment up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, finance, mechanical, aerospace, mathematics, or another relevant engineering discipline.
- Experience with AS9100, technical engineering drawings, forklift certification, additional commodity procurement, or new product introduction.
Pay
$100,000 - $140,000 USD base salary
Tools
AS9100
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