Senior Fluids Manufacturing Engineer

K2 Space•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

K2 Space is seeking a Senior Fluids Manufacturing Engineer to spearhead the clean-sheet manufacturing effort for creating K2 Space’s first Pumped Fluid Loop (PFL). This system is integral for unlocking the ability to fly the highest-powered payloads ever put into space. The role involves partnering with design engineers to ensure manufacturability, building the first prototype, designing the build flow and tooling, and finalizing the process for transitioning components and assemblies from design to rate production. The engineer will lead the setup of the work center for fluid components creation, assembly, and test, with a focus on iterating upon the design, tooling, and station, transitioning them to production within the first year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, computer, or other engineering discipline
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role
Experience creating, improving, and deleting production process and workflows
Experience interacting with CAD software and CAD models
Experience qualifying (vibrational and thermal testing) components and assemblies
Experience in assembling fluid systems
Demonstrated knowledge of leak testing methods
Experience working in a clean room and with ESD-sensitive equipment
Experience creating GSE, tooling, or fixtures to support manufacturing operations

Nice To Haves

Experience or exposure in a test or automation role
Proficient in Python and/or Rust
Experience with fluid component functional testing (pumps, accumulators)
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
Expert multitasking skills with the ability to juggle priorities while maintaining focus to deliver against program goals

Responsibilities

Stand up the work center to manufacture and assemble our first Pumped Fluid Loop
Lead DFM efforts with design engineering teams, influencing architecture decisions to optimize for cost, quality, scalability and integration risk
Develop manufacturing planning and build flows for the satellite’s fluid systems
Develop and deploy advanced manufacturing technologies, automation concepts, and tooling systems to support increasing production rate
Collaborate with Engineers and Technicians to disposition nonconformances and evaluate any corrective actions
Act as the manufacturing point of contact for system fill, proof, and leak
Develop capacity models and rate ramp strategies to support rapid program growth