K2 Space
Solar Production Technician
Los Angeles, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Mar 4, 2026
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles - Experience
- 2+ years of experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
- Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 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
Fabricate, assemble, and test Mega-Class satellite solar array hardware, with occasional support for the module SMT line.
What you'll do
- Build solar array blankets, including welding, bonding, and electrical hardware integration; assemble support hardware and sub-assemblies.
- Operate fabrication tools and equipment, follow work instructions in the MES system, and perform functional testing.
- Support the SMT line as needed and provide process-improvement feedback to engineering and production leadership.
What they ask for
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read and follow work instructions and use a torque wrench and other hand tools.
- Experience performing crimping, wire stripping, and continuity testing.
- Ability to adapt to changing assignments under tight deadlines; meet stated physical and schedule requirements.
Nice to have
- Experience in a fast-paced production development environment.
- Experience with in-space electro-mechanical assemblies or aircraft/airframe.
Pay
$30 – $40 USD per hour (base pay)
Tools
MES system, SMT equipment, torque tools, crimpers, cutters, presses, drills, rivet guns
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