ResponsibilitiesDesign and fabricate tooling and material handling systems for K2 Space satellite bus and associated systems and subsystemsLead development of satellite subsystem production fixtures from project kickoff through production and beyondDrive hands‑on development tooling development, sizing and structural analysis of ground support equipment, and continuous improvement of tooling and production operationsSupport the development of ground test setups, flight hardware, development fixtures, and external customer tooling needsCollaborate with a cross‑functional team to establish product requirements, tooling methods and project development schedulesQualificationsBachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering disciplineExperience with CAD or FEA software packages (experience can be in a professional, academic, entrepreneurial, or hobby setting)1+ years of industry experience with mechanical and/or electromechanical design and analysisHands‑on fabrication experienceExperience designing, building, and testing mechanical assemblies and tooling for aerospace or terrestrial applications (satellite mechanical systems, payloads, launch vehicles, propulsion systems, and/or aircraft structures and mechanisms)Nice to HaveExperience with shipping, materials handling, and clean room operationsExperience with the practical application of GD&TExperience with NX (Unigraphics) and Teamcenter PLMExperience with performing structural analysis (Simcenter 3D, Femap, or Hypermesh)Demonstrated ability to own mechanical hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team outside a classroom setting (High Power Rocketry, CubeSats, Robotics Competitions, Formula SAE and Baja SAE, Engineers without Borders, Design‑Build‑Fly, NASA student launch, personal entrepreneurial ventures, etc.)Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems in space environments and operationsExperience with actuators, controls, data acquisition, and dedicated test or automation equipment (examples include actuated positioning tools, motor dynos, vibration tables, environmental data loggers, motorsports DAQ)Independent and self‑motivated mindset, with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skillsCompensation And BenefitsBase salary range for this role is $90,000 - $140,000 + equity in the companySalary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience levelComprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perksIf you don't meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Backed by $450M from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, Redpoint Ventures, T. Rowe Price, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alpine Space Ventures, and others – with an additional $500M in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers – we're mass-producing the highest‑power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.