Space Optomechanical Engineer — Precision Payloads
K2Spacecorporation
K2 Space is building the largest and highest-power satellites to unlock performance across orbit. We are backed by over $1 billion in funding and contracts, mass-producing platforms for missions from LEO to deep space. You will own the design and build of precision optomechanical structures that hold our optical payloads in space, a mechanically-focused role at the intersection of structures and optics. You will work with optical engineers and drive hardware realization. #J-18808-Ljbffr K2Spacecorporation
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Space Optomechanical Engineer — Precision Payloads in Los Angeles, CA vacancy
$120k - $210k
...Optomechanical Engineer Los Angeles, CA K2 is building the largest and... ...missions from LEO to deep space. The rise of heavy-lift... ...at-scale ambitious optical payloads in MEO, GEO, cis-lunar, and... ...the design and build of the precision optomechanical structures that...SuggestedPermanent employmentShift workK2 Space
Los Angeles, CA2 days ago$145k - $272k
...LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft... ...everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems... ...ambitious space missions. SENIOR OPTOMECHANICAL ENGINEER I/II Based on site at Rocket Lab...SuggestedPermanent employmentFull timeLocal areaFlexible hoursRocket Lab USA
Pasadena, CA6 days ago- General Matter is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, build, test, and own mechanisms for their next-generation uranium enrichment... ...cross-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists to ensure precision optical and photonic subsystems meet demanding thermal and...Suggested
- ...data transport network ever deployed in space. Using free‑space laser links in... ...optics have to be mounted to sub‑micron precision and stay aligned under thermal swings,... ...vibration, and handling. We are seeking optomechanical engineers to design the assemblies the beam path...SuggestedWork at officeRelocation packageFlexible hours
$20k
...enabling human life on Mars.OPTICAL ENGINEER (STARSHIELD) Starshield... ..., communications, and hosted payloads. The SpaceX satellite... ...cutting-edge satellite free-space optical communication systems... ...generation star tracking system for precise navigation in space environments...SuggestedPermanent employmentTemporary workWork experience placementInternshipWeekend work$110k - $200k
...Optical Engineer Los Angeles, CA K2 is building... ...missions from LEO to deep space. The rise of heavy-... ...ambitious optical payloads across MEO, GEO, cislunar... ...custom optics, optomechanical components, calibration... ...analysis. Experience with precision optomechanics, CAD,...Permanent employmentInternshipShift workK2 Space
Los Angeles, CA2 days ago- ...online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge.For the first time in history, this... ...planet. About the RoleApex is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer, Payloads to join our satellite engineering team. In this role...Full timeWork at office
$120k - $165k
...online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge.For the first time in history, this... .... About the RoleApex is looking for a Space Vehicle Systems Engineer to support system-level design, integration, and verification...Full timeFor contractorsWork at office$190k - $240k
...RequiredRelocation support availableDarwin Space are partnered with an exciting national... .... They are expanding their Optical Engineering organisation with a Senior Optical Systems... ...integration of electro optical and infrared payloads on next generation spacecraft.They are...Remote work$100k - $140k
...missions from LEO to deep space. The rise of heavy-... ...class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the... ...deploy ambitious optical payloads at scale — built... ...Partnering with the Principal Optomechanical Engineer and the... ...telescopes, including precision inspection and...Permanent employmentFull timeShift work$135k - $170k
...of enabling human life on Mars.OPTICAL ENGINEER (STARFALL)SpaceX optical systems require... ...an Optical Engineer, you will own free-space optical system design, validation, and operation... ...of optics, detectors, circuit boards, precision mechanisms, and mechanical enclosures...Permanent employmentTemporary workWork experience placementWeekend work$90k - $120k
...online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge.For the first time in history, this... ...planet. About the RoleApex is looking for an Electro-Optical Engineer to own our sensor products across the full development lifecycle...Full timeWork at office$161k - $221k
...Turning Space into a Transportation Layer for Earth Who We Are... ...are designed to deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in under an... ...conditions and landing with high precision. These systems open the door... ...Do: As a Staff Optical Engineer at Inversion, you will own major...Permanent employmentINVERSION
Playa Vista, CA1 day ago- Orbital is building AI data centers in space. AI compute demand is outgrowing Earth's... ...in 2027. This is a role on the founding engineering team. You'll be one of our first engineers... ...integration of the GPU compute payload and its interface to the bus Own mass properties...Work at office
$190k - $280k
...ever built for missions from LEO to deep space. The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles... ...different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments... ..., and deploy-at-scale ambitious optical payloads in MEO, GEO, cis-lunar, and deep space on...Permanent employmentFull timeShift work- General Matter is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, build, test, and own mechanisms and mechanical structures for our next-generation uranium enrichment technology. You will work on precision optical and photonic subsystems, beam delivery hardware, and components...
$160k - $225k
...Senior Mechanical Engineer - Vehicle Structures (Full-Lifecycle Architect... ...funded (~$30M+), rapidly growing space logistics startup in Los Angeles... ...entirely new class of reusable, precision Earth-return vehicles designed to bring payloads back from orbit safely and...Relocation packagePeople Placers Staffing
Los Angeles, CA2 days ago$210k - $235k
...Senior Mechanical Engineer Playa Vista, California (in-person,... ...return vehicles that unlock in-space manufacturing, on-orbit warehousing... ...vehicle family returns payloads ranging from 200 kilograms to... ...missions: responsive logistics and precision delivery for national...Temporary workPart timeWork at officeLocal areaNight shiftOutpost Space
Playa Vista, CA5 days ago$106k - $150k
...Turning Space into a Transportation Layer for Earth Who We Are... ...are designed to deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in under an... ...conditions and landing with high precision. These systems open the door... ...-principles based mechanical engineering design. As a Mechanical Engineer...Permanent employmentWork at officeINVERSION
Playa Vista, CA3 days ago$137k - $193k
...Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Playa Vista, California, United States Turning Space into a Transportation Layer for Earth... ...are designed to deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in under an... ...conditions and landing with high precision. These systems open the door to...Permanent employmentInversion Space
Playa Vista, CA4 days ago$170k - $215k
...Principal Optical Engineer Location: On-site (Santa Monica, CA) Compensation: $1... ...technology startup in the augmented reality (AR) space is seeking a highly experienced and... ...in AR/VR hardware development or high-precision optical systems (e.g., reflective,...Full timeAmadeus Search
Santa Monica, CA2 days ago$170k - $205k
...for some of the most demanding space and defense missions. We’re... ...re hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own the mechanical design... ...~ Strong DFM instincts for precision machining and sheet metal, with... ...Mechanical design specifically for RF payloads or space radios (shielding,...Permanent employmentContract workFlexible hoursAnySignal LLC
Los Angeles, CA2 days ago$138.5k - $240k
...seeking a Senior Mechatronics Engineer to design, build, and deploy... ...and-place applicationsDevelop payloads for autonomous mobile... ...ApartOwnership of DFM and DFA for precision electromechanical systems across... ...conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations...Permanent employmentFull timeLocal areaFlexible hours- We are actively hiring optical engineers to take part in designing, building, and operating fault-tolerant neutral atom quantum computers. You will work in a tight-knit team, working across hardware (lasers, optics, vacuum, electronics), software, processor design, and...Visa sponsorshipFree visa
$115.2k - $158.4k
...ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft,... ...everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow... ...space missions. SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER I Based onsite at Rocket Lab...Permanent employmentFull timeFor contractorsLocal areaFlexible hours$137k - $193k
...Senior Tooling Engineer Turning Space into a Transportation Layer for Earth Inversion builds... ...Our spacecraft are designed to deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in under an hour, operating... ...conditions and landing with high precision. These systems open the door to new...Work at officeInversion Space
Playa Vista, CA2 days ago$138.5k - $240k
...seeking a Senior Mechatronics Engineer to design, build, and deploy... ...place applications Develop payloads for autonomous mobile robots... ...Ownership of DFM and DFA for precision electromechanical systems across... ...conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations...Permanent employmentFull timeLocal areaRelocation packageFlexible hoursHadrian
Los Angeles, CA1 day ago- ...Opportunity We are seeking a Senior Photonics Engineer to join our team in Pasadena and lead... ...experimental agility and engineering precision are equally valued. You will work... ...CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks) to design optomechanical assemblies for test setups and prototype...Temporary workWork at office
- ...builds multi-domain autonomous precision munitions for U.S. and allied... ...to performance. All engineering and manufacturing is conducted... ...paths that hold the structure, payload, electronics, and propulsion... ...To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations...Permanent employmentFull timeWork at office
$125k - $160k
Launch has changed the economics of space. Now it is time to return.... ...reusable vehicles that can bring payloads back from space and deliver them to a precise location within hours. We call it... .... We're looking for a Mechanical Engineer who will own the design and delivery...Permanent employmentTemporary workWork at officeLocal areaNight shift
Do you want to receive more vacancies?
Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Space Optomechanical Engineer — Precision Payloads. Be the first to apply!
Related searches