Manager, Integration Engineering

Overview

K2 Space is building large, high-powered spacecraft for the next generation of space development. Backed by Lightspeed Venture Partners, Altimeter Capital, and others, we aim to mass produce the highest-powered satellite platforms for missions from LEO to Deep Space. As we enter a new era enabled by vehicles like Falcon 9 and Starship, we seek spacecraft designs that maximize producibility and performance to support rapid scale.

We're a team that believes the future lies in building large, high-powered satellites that can handle multiple orbits. 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 B space startup, we'd love for you to apply.

The Role

Manager of Integration Engineering at K2 Space oversee the integration of the full satellite and build the production capability to scale. From first vehicle to scaled fleet, you'll architect the process, tools, and culture that enable quality at scale, working with design, systems, and production teams to champion design changes that unlock speed, precision, and manufacturability. Our goal to produce more than one satellite per week will depend on your vision and ability to rally cross-functional teams.

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 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

Qualifications

Nice to Have

Compensation and Benefits

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 accommodation as part of your application or interviews, please let us know.

Export Compliance

Export control laws apply to this role. The person hired will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export regulations, including ITAR. The position may require being a U.S. person or eligibility for export licenses as defined by applicable law.

Equal Opportunity

K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

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