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Optical Engineer at K2 Space

Department: MechanicalEducation: education_required

Compensation · Listed in posting

$110,000 – $200,000/yr

Location
Los Angeles, California
Type
Full-time
Level
entry
Posted

Description

K2 is hiring an Optical Engineer to contribute to a portfolio of space-based optical payloads, including specialty-fiber lasers, photonic systems, telescopes, focal-plane instrumentation, and free-space optical assemblies. The role covers optical analysis, modeling, testing, fabrication, assembly, qualification, integration, and on-orbit commissioning, with responsibilities ranging from custom component development to process improvement and troubleshooting. Applicants need a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience and at least one year of relevant experience, with additional optical, data-analysis, and space-hardware experience preferred.

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