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Build & Integration Engineer

K2 Space
CompanyK2 Space
CategoryEngineering
LocationLos Angeles
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted8 May 2026
Last verified30 Jul 2026
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Description
K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by $450M from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, Redpoint Ventures, T. Rowe Price, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alpine Space Ventures, and others – with an additional $500M in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers – we’re mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.   The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today’s and tomorrow’s massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits.   With multiple launches planned through 2026 and 2027, we're Building Bigger to develop the solar system and become a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization.  If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a groundbreaking Series C space startup, we’d love for you to apply.   The Role    As a Build Engineer, you’ll support  the  build  campaign   of K2’s   Mega   class satellite  as it moves to high-rate production .  You’ll partner with Production to develop the build flow for your systems and help identify opportunities to increase build efficiency. Our ideal candidate is able to juggle competing priorities and interact positively with a wide array of people.  Responsibilities    Develop integration planning and build flows for several vehicle systems  Work closely with production to implement solutions that increase build efficiency  Collaborate with engineers and technicians to disposition nonconformances and evaluate any corrective actions  Support proto-qual testing  Evaluate proposed designs for manufacturability and integration   Qualifications    Bachelor’s degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, computer, or other engineering discipline   2+ years of experience in an integration engineering role (includes internships and hardware-intensive extracurricular projects)   Experience creating, improving, or deleting production process and workflows  Experience interacting with CAD software and CAD models  Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills   Expert multitasking skills with the ability to juggle priorities while maintaining focus to deliver against program goals  Nice to Have    Experience working in a clean room and with ESD-sensitive equipment   Experience creating GSE, tooling, or shipping containers to support production operations   Experience or exposure in a test or automation role   Experience with GraphQL  Proficient in Python and/or Rust   Experience with Linux systems   Compensation and Benefits    Base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000 + equity in the company   Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level   Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks  If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged! If you need a reasonable accom
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