K2 Space
Principal Mechanical Engineer
$185K–$200K
Los Angeles, CA +1 · Principal · Full-time · Posted Mar 6, 2026
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles - Experience
- 10+ years of experience with mechanical and/or electromechanical design and analysis.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, 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
Own mechanical structures and mechanisms for satellites from concept and design through qualification, production, integration, and on-orbit operations.
What you'll do
- Lead mechanical hardware development, including design reviews, testing, analysis, and design iterations.
- Perform hardware trades and help establish product requirements, processes, and design and manufacturing best practices.
- Manage system deliverables and schedules through development and production; support production and integration.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or another relevant engineering discipline.
- 10+ years of experience with mechanical and/or electromechanical design and analysis.
- Experience with CAD or FEA software packages and practical application of GD&T.
- Proficiency in mechanical design, materials, thermodynamics, and fluids; ability to personally design, build, test, troubleshoot, and iterate hardware.
Nice to have
- Experience with aerospace moving mechanical assemblies and the listed in-space mechanism design and qualification standards.
- Experience owning mechanical hardware or systems in an integrated engineering team, plus understanding of structural analysis and failure modes in space environments.
Pay
USD $185,000–$200,000 base salary
Tools
CAD, FEA, GD&T, NASA-STD-5017, SMC-S-016, GSFC-STD-7000
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