Build & Integration Engineer

Build & Integration EngineerK2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price — and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers, we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today's and tomorrow's massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits.With multiple launches in 2027 and plans to scale to 100 satellites a year, we're Building Bigger — helping develop the solar system and build toward a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a high-growth Series D-funded company, we'd love for you to apply.The RoleAs a Build Engineer, you'll support the build campaign of K2's Mega class satellite as it moves to high-rate production. You'll partner with Production to develop the build flow for your systems and help identify opportunities to increase build efficiency. Our ideal candidate is able to juggle competing priorities and interact positively with a wide array of people.ResponsibilitiesDevelop integration planning and build flows for several vehicle systemsWork closely with production to implement solutions that increase build efficiencyCollaborate with engineers and technicians to disposition nonconformances and evaluate any corrective actionsSupport proto-qual testingEvaluate proposed designs for manufacturability and integrationQualificationsBachelor's degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, computer, or other engineering discipline2+ years of experience in an integration engineering role (includes internships and hardware-intensive extracurricular projects)Experience creating, improving, or deleting production process and workflowsExperience interacting with CAD software and CAD modelsExcellent interpersonal and negotiation skillsExpert multitasking skills with the ability to juggle priorities while maintaining focus to deliver against program goalsNice to HaveExperience working in a clean room and with ESD-sensitive equipmentExperience creating GSE, tooling, or shipping containers to support production operationsExperience or exposure in a test or automation roleExperience with GraphQLProficient in Python and/or RustExperience with Linux systemsCompensation and BenefitsBase salary range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000 + equity in the companySalary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience levelComprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perksIf you don't meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.Export ComplianceAs defined in the ITAR, "U.S. Persons" include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a "U.S. Person."The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a "U.S. person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.Equal OpportunityK2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.