K2 Space
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Propulsion)
$140K–$175K
Los Angeles, CA +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Aug 24, 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
Owns the design, analysis, testing, qualification, and production integration of mechanical structures and mechanisms for a high-powered satellite electric propulsion system.
What you'll do
- Design propulsion hardware and generate 3D models, drawings, and interface control documents.
- Analyze test results, iterate designs, and develop and execute component- and system-level test plans.
- Manage propulsion suppliers and schedules; support hardware qualification, flight demonstrations, production, and integration.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or another relevant engineering discipline.
- 10+ years of mechanical and/or electromechanical design and analysis experience.
- Experience with CAD or FEA software and practical application of GD&T.
- Proficiency in mechanical design, materials, thermodynamics, and fluids; demonstrated ability to design, build, test, troubleshoot, and iterate hardware.
Nice to have
- Experience with advanced propulsion technologies or propulsion system integration.
- Aerospace mechanical assembly experience, fluidic component development, structural analysis, or production tooling/product design.
Pay
USD 140,000 - USD 175,000 base salary
Tools
CAD, FEA, GD&T
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