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K2 Space Corporation · 1 month ago

Manager, Build Engineering

positionLos Angeles, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$160K/yr - $215K/yr
date5+ years exp

K2 Space Corporation is building large, high-powered spacecraft for the next generation of space development. The Manager of Build Engineering will oversee the integration of satellites and shape the production processes to enable efficient manufacturing at scale.

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Responsibilities

Develop and lead a world-class team – hire, mentor, and develop experts in process engineering, tooling design, build reliability, assembly, and integration
Own spacecraft integration through final vehicle assembly and launch site processing, ensuring accuracy, repeatability, and quality
Develop assembly flows, tooling requirements, fixtures, build sequencing, and process documentation that make flawless execution repeatable
Partner early with design teams to drive design-for-integration and ensure our spacecraft is as producible as it is revolutionary
Mold our MES system and production supporting applications to best serve the company’s top priorities
Collaborate closely with manufacturing, design, quality, supply chain, production, and test teams to resolve build issues, ensure integration readiness, and maintain schedule
Represent build engineering in design reviews, readiness reviews, and with customers

Qualification

Manufacturing engineeringProcess documentationProject managementTooling designCross-team communicationVendor managementHigh-volume manufacturingSatellite assemblyLeadershipProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, or related engineering field
5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
Experience leading projects through prototype builds, design iterations, and scaling to production
Experience creating clear, effective work instructions, process documentation, and tooling designs
Track record of managing vendors, suppliers, and strategic technical partners to deliver on time and per specification

Preferred

10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
Experience leading and/or managing large teams on technically complex projects throughout the development and build process
Background in high-volume or highly automated manufacturing environments
Experience with precision alignment, metrology, complex system integration, and lift operations
Familiarity with cleanroom operations and satellite or spacecraft assembly requirements
Experience leading integration efforts for high-volume or rapid-turn spacecraft programs
Excellent cross-team communication and problem-solving skills
Active Top Secret or DoD Secret clearance with SAP eligibility

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off
Medical/dental/vision coverage
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
And many other perks

Company

K2 Space Corporation

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Making previously impossible missions possible
dateFounded in 2022
location
Torrance, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.k2space.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$425.53M
Key Investors
RedpointAltimeter CapitalAlpine Space Ventures
2025-12-11Series C· $250M
2025-02-13Series B· $110M
2024-02-13Series A· $50M

Leadership Team

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Karan Kunjur
Co-Founder
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