K2 Space
Principal Electrical Manufacturing Engineer
$175K–$200K
Los Angeles, CA +1 · Principal · Full-time · Posted Sep 18, 2026
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles - Experience
- 10+ years; the posting does not state an alternative.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics, mechanical, aerospace, or another 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
Leads the development and scaling of manufacturing processes for spacecraft electronics and electromechanical assemblies, from prototypes and design reviews through production.
What you'll do
- Lead DFX reviews and develop manufacturing systems, build flows, tooling, and automation for spacecraft electronics and assemblies.
- Set manufacturing standards and plan future capacity while identifying and mitigating production, quality, and manufacturability risks.
- Pilot manufacturing technologies, improve production using data, and mentor manufacturing engineers and technicians.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics, mechanical, aerospace, or another relevant engineering discipline.
- 10+ years in a high-volume, rapid-production environment in manufacturing, integration, and/or design engineering.
- Strong understanding of IPC standards, DFX, GD&T, conformal coating, and transition from first-article builds to higher-rate manufacturing.
- Experience with CAD software (NX or equivalent) and MES; ability to develop production processes and manufacturing tools or automation.
Nice to have
- Tooling design experience for electromechanical subassemblies and electronics; familiarity with aerospace manufacturing standards.
- Familiarity with Python, SQL, or automation platforms for manufacturing data.
Pay
$175,000 – $200,000 USD base salary
Tools
IPC-A-610, IPC-A-600, J-STD-001, IPC-CC-830, NASA-STD-8739.1, NX, MES, Python
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