K2 Space
Optomechanical Engineer
$120K–$210K
Los Angeles, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Aug 27, 2026
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles - Experience
- 2+ years of experience in mechanical or optomechanical design and analysis.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, optical, or other relevant engineering discipline.
- 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
Design, build, analyze, and qualify precision optomechanical structures that support optical payloads through launch and on-orbit operation.
What you'll do
- Design optomechanical assemblies and optical mounting structures from concept through qualification and operations.
- Own optical mounting, alignment, and stability budgets; lead design reviews and hardware development, testing, and iteration.
- Collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams to set requirements, processes, schedules, and product direction.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, optical, or another relevant engineering discipline.
- 2+ years of experience in mechanical or optomechanical design and analysis, with a mechanics-heavy background.
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software for detailed part and assembly design.
- Hands-on experience mounting lenses and mirrors and designing their support structures.
Nice to have
- Proficiency with Siemens NX CAD.
- Familiarity with STOP analysis and closing pointing/wavefront error budgets across mechanical, thermal, and optical domains.
Pay
$120,000 - $210,000 USD base salary
Tools
3D CAD, Siemens NX CAD, STOP, FEA, GD&T
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