K2 Space
Senior Mechanisms Engineer – Turbomachinery
$140K–$175K
Los Angeles, CA +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Jul 2, 2026
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles - Experience
- 5+ years in mechanical and/or electromechanical design and analysis; 2+ years in turbomachinery design and analysis in harsh environments.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.
About the job
Designs, analyzes, tests, and brings turbomachinery mechanisms for spacecraft active thermal control systems from concept through integration and production.
What you'll do
- Own turbopump and turbomachinery architecture, design, analyses, qualification, and performance validation.
- Collaborate across engineering and production teams to set fluid-loop requirements, manufacturing approaches, tests, and operational plans.
- Manage design reviews, program deliverables, schedules, and selection of specialty manufacturing equipment.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or another relevant engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of experience with mechanical and/or electromechanical design and analysis.
- 2+ years of experience designing and analyzing turbomachinery in harsh environments.
- Experience with CAD or FEA software packages.
Nice to have
- Experience designing, building, and testing centrifugal or axial pumps for closed-loop thermal systems.
- Experience with NASA-STD-5017, SMC-S-016, or GSFC-STD-7000 for in-space moving mechanism assemblies.
Pay
USD $140,000 - $175,000 base salary
Tools
CAD, FEA, NASA-STD-5017, SMC-S-016, GSFC-STD-7000, GD&T
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