K2 Space
Principal Satellite Design Reliability Engineer
$175K–$200K
Los Angeles, CA +1 · Principal · Full-time · Posted Apr 1, 2026
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles - Experience
- 6+ years in technical aerospace or manufacturing; 3+ years managing projects, technical trades, and/or technical teams. Preferred: 10+ years in technical aerospace or manufacturing; 5+ years managing projects or technical trades.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, computer, 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
Owns and improves spacecraft design reliability processes, standards, reviews, verification, and production handoffs to ensure reliable, traceable flight systems.
What you'll do
- Develop and enforce standardized design reviews, design and verification standards, and configuration management practices.
- Conduct design reviews and provide formal signoff, ensuring requirements and reliability criteria are met before release.
- Establish consistent acceptance and qualification testing and transfer verified designs and lessons learned to production.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, computer, or another relevant engineering discipline.
- 6+ years of experience in technical aerospace or manufacturing.
- 3+ years of experience managing projects, technical trades, and/or technical teams.
- Strong understanding of launch vehicles, spacecraft, or other aerospace systems.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering or science discipline.
- Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
Pay
$175,000 - $200,000 USD base salary
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