K2 Space · 23 hours ago
Principal Avionics Assurance Engineer
Los Angeles, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $220K/yr
8+ years expK2 Space is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. The role involves defining quality criteria for avionics systems, collaborating with design and production teams, and leading nonconformance management and supplier quality improvements.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define and translate system requirements into quality criteria for avionics including harnesses and electronic assemblies
Review schematics, PCB layouts, and harness drawings for compliance and critical features
Collaborate with design, test, and production teams to establish qualification, acceptance, and inspection strategies
Ensure process capability for soldering, crimping, and assembly using PFMEA, SPC/MSA, and control plans
Lead nonconformance management, corrective actions, and supplier quality improvements
Assess and audit supplier capability; manage APQP/PPAP deliverables
Develop and track quality metrics and apply analytics using modern tools and automation
Support audits and continuously improve QMS while aligning with various internal and external standards like AS, NASA
Qualification
Required
BS in Electrical, Electronics, or Aerospace Engineering (MS preferred) and experience with flight-critical avionics/electrical systems
8+ years of experience with cross-team impact and technical direction setting
Expertise in avionics/electronics commodities: PCBAs, LRUs, harnessing, connectors, EMI/EMC considerations
Strong fundamentals: IPC standards (IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620), DFMEA/PFMEA, SPC/MSA, 8D/FRACAS
Familiar with AS9100, AS9145/APQP, PPAP; comfortable in PLM/MES (e.g., Teamcenter) and Jira
Preferred
NADCAP experience for electronics processes; knowledge of environmental stress screening (ESS) and reliability testing
Supplier development and audits for PCB and harness manufacturing; familiarity with GIDEP and DLA resources
APQP/PPAP leadership in aerospace electronics
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
Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off
Medical/dental/vision coverage
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
And many other perks
Company
K2 Space
Office design, fit out, refurbishment and furniture company
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
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Geoff Osman
Managing director
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