K2 Space
Senior Propulsion Mechanical Design Engineer
$140K–$175K
Los Angeles, CA +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Aug 11, 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 mechanical design, development, testing, analysis, and qualification of hardware for a high-powered electric satellite propulsion system, from initial concepts through production and flight demonstrations.
What you'll do
- Design propulsion hardware and related structures, generate models and drawings, and create interface control documents.
- Analyze test data, iterate designs, make hardware performance go/no-go decisions, and develop and execute test plans.
- Manage propulsion suppliers and schedules while supporting hardware 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.
- Demonstrated proficiency in mechanical design, materials, thermodynamics, and fluids, with ability to personally design, build, test, troubleshoot, and iterate hardware.
Nice to have
- Experience with advanced propulsion technologies and propulsion system integration.
- Experience designing, building, and testing aerospace mechanical assemblies, fluidic components, or production tooling.
Pay
$140,000 - $175,000 USD base salary
Tools
CAD, FEA, GD&T
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