Optomechanical Engineer, Space Payloads
K2 Space
K2 Space in Los Angeles is hiring a mechanically focused optomechanical design engineer to own the design and build of precision structures that hold our optical payloads in space. You will mount lenses and mirrors, design supporting structures, and ensure alignment survives launch, thermal cycling, and on‑orbit operation. You will work closely with optical engineers, lead design reviews, and drive hardware development from concept through flight qualification, delivering reliable hardware for #J-18808-Ljbffr K2 Space
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