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Principal Tooling Engineer at K2 Space

Department: MechanicalEducation: education_required

Compensation · Listed in posting

$175,000 – $200,000/yr

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

Description

K2 Space is hiring a Satellite Tooling and Structures Engineer to design, fabricate, analyze, and validate custom tooling, material-handling systems, production fixtures, ground-support equipment, and test setups for satellite bus and subsystem development. The role involves hands-on build work, structural analysis, cross-functional project planning, customer support, and continuous improvement of manufacturing and qualification processes. Candidates need a relevant engineering degree, CAD or FEA experience, at least 8 years of mechanical or electromechanical design and analysis experience, and hands-on fabrication experience. The position offers a base salary of $175,000–$200,000 plus equity and medical, dental, and vision coverage.

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