K2 Space Corporation · 15 hours ago
Senior QMS and Analytics Engineer
Los Angeles
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $170K/yr
7+ years expK2 Space Corporation is a pioneering company building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, backed by significant investments and contracts. They are seeking a Senior QMS and Analytics Engineer to design and manage procedures that enhance the organization’s operational efficiency and quality management systems.
AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and implement clear, efficient, and repeatable procedures for requirement flow across the organization
Build templates, checklists, and automated steps integrated into PLM/MES and design tools to embed quality into workflows
Simplify requirement interpretation and document generation using modern tools
Define and maintain practical production quality procedures (work instructions, inspection plans, process capability checks) embedded in execution systems
Create feedback loops for production/design teams to suggest and implement improvements quickly
Develop scalable supplier onboarding, audit, and risk management procedures; integrate quality data (APQP/PPAP, SCARs) into dashboards for fast action
Build analytics and dashboards to measure process effectiveness (e.g., NCR cycle time, CoPQ trends, audit findings) and maintain real-time visibility
Stand up data pipelines with automation to reduce manual steps and improve accuracy
Lead QMS certification, audits, and coordinate business system-related improvement efforts
Qualification
Required
BA/BS in Business Systems, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
7+ years driving QMS and business process improvements independently
Proven experience creating and managing QMS procedures for high-reliability industries (aerospace, automotive, medical devices, robotics, electronics manufacturing, etc.)
Strong understanding of AS9100 and AS9145/APQP (or similar frameworks) and ability to make them practical and lightweight
Hands-on experience with data tools: SQL, AWS, or similar; BI dashboards (Tableau, Power BI, Office365 Suite, PowerApps)
Preferred
Experience with automation for document generation, compliance checks, and workflow integration
Familiarity with GIDEP/DLA resources and supplier quality systems
Startup experience: building lean processes from scratch and scaling them as the company grows
Able to obtain a security clearance if required
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
Making previously impossible missions possible
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$425.53MKey Investors
RedpointAltimeter CapitalAlpine Space Ventures
2025-12-11Series C· $250M
2025-02-13Series B· $110M
2024-02-13Series A· $50M
Leadership Team
Karan Kunjur
Co-Founder
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