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Space Propulsion Systems Mechanical Design Engineer

K2 Space

K2 Space in Los Angeles is hiring a mechanical design engineer to own the propulsion system hardware and related structures, from concept through flight. You will create 3D models, drawings, and interface control documents, and run analyses to validate performance across the development life cycle. Join a multidisciplinary team building the highest‑power electric propulsion system for deep space missions, with opportunities to prototype, test, and qualify flight hardware while supporting #J-18808-Ljbffr K2 Space

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