K2 Space
Mechanical Design Engineer (Propulsion)
$100K–$140K
Los Angeles, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Aug 24, 2026
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles - Experience
- 3+ years of experience with mechanical and/or electromechanical design and analysis.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or another relevant engineering discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.
About the job
Owns the design, analysis, testing, qualification, and production support of mechanical hardware for a high-powered satellite electric propulsion system.
What you'll do
- Design propulsion hardware and produce 3D models, dimensioned drawings, and interface control documents.
- Plan and execute component- and system-level tests; analyze results and iterate designs through qualification and flight demonstrations.
- Manage propulsion vendors and suppliers and maintain subsystem schedules through development and production.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or another relevant engineering discipline.
- 3+ years of experience with mechanical and/or electromechanical design and analysis.
- Experience with CAD or FEA software and practical application of GD&T.
- Proficiency in mechanical design, materials, thermodynamics, and fluids; ability to design, build, test, troubleshoot, and iterate hardware.
Nice to have
- Experience with advanced propulsion technologies, aerospace mechanical assemblies, or propulsion system integration.
- Experience with fluidic components, structural analysis, production tooling, or product design in prototype or high-volume environments.
Pay
USD $100,000 - $140,000 base salary
Tools
CAD, FEA, GD&T
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