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K2 Space Corporation · 21 hours ago

Senior Mechanical Assurance Engineer

positionLos Angeles
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$130K/yr - $185K/yr
date7+ years exp

K2 Space Corporation is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, and they are seeking a Senior Mechanical Assurance Engineer to develop a modern Quality function for their aerospace/defense startup. This role involves translating system needs into mechanical requirements, collaborating on material selection, and ensuring quality compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

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Responsibilities

Support translation of system and customer needs into clear mechanical requirements, risk assessments, and test plans
Review models, drawings, and tolerance stacks to ensure fit, function, and critical feature protection (GD&T compliance)
Collaborate with design and M&P teams on material/process selection and qualification strategies
Flow requirements into practical work instructions and inspection plans; establish process capability using SPC/MSA and control plans
Lead nonconformance management and drive durable corrective actions
Assess and audit supplier capability; manage APQP/PPAP deliverables and SCARs
Develop and track quality metrics and apply analytics to predict risks
Align with AS9100/AS9145 standards while improving QMS for efficiency
Represent the team confidently during customer audits and visits

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringGD&TSPC/MSAAS9100AS9145Project LeadershipJiraTeamcenterSupplier Audits

Required

BS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering (MS a plus) and hands-on experience with mission-critical hardware
7+ years of experience leading projects independently
Depth across mechanical commodities: structures (metallics/composites), mechanisms/actuators, propulsion hardware (tanks/lines/valves), machined parts & fasteners, GSE/tooling
Strong fundamentals: GD&T and tolerance analysis; DFMEA/PFMEA; SPC/MSA; RCCA/8D/FRACAS; confident MRB leadership
Familiar with AS9100 and AS9145/APQP; comfortable in PLM/MES (e.g., Teamcenter) and Jira

Preferred

NADCAP experience (heat treat, coatings, welding, NDI/NDT); fracture/fatigue analysis and material allowables
Supplier development, audits, and source inspections; day to day experience with GIDEP and DLA sites/resources
APQP/PPAP leadership in aerospace/defense, automotive, medical
Launch vehicle, space systems, UAVs, or defense program experience; building quality systems in a startup (0→1)
Able to obtain a security clearance if required

Benefits

Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision coverage
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
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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