Fluids Manufacturing Engineer
The Role
You will spearhead the clean-sheet manufacturing effort for creating K2 Space’s first Pumped Fluid Loop (PFL), a system integral for unlocking the ability to fly the highest-powered payloads ever put into space. Partnering with design engineers, you will ensure manufacturability of designs, build the first prototype, design the build flow and tooling, and finalize the process for transitioning components and assemblies from design to rate production. You will lead the setup of the work center for fluid components creation, assembly, and test. In your first year you will iterate upon the design, tooling, and station, transitioning them to production.
Responsibilities
Stand up the work center to manufacture and assemble our first Pumped Fluid Loop
Lead DFM efforts with design engineering teams, influencing architecture decisions to optimize for cost, quality, scalability and integration risk
Develop manufacturing planning and build flows for the satellite’s fluid systems
Develop and deploy advanced manufacturing technologies, automation concepts, and tooling systems to support increasing production rate
Collaborate with Engineers and Technicians to disposition nonconformances and evaluate any corrective actions
Act as the manufacturing point of contact for system fill, proof, and leak
Develop capacity models and rate ramp strategies to support rapid program growth
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, computer, or other engineering discipline
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role
Experience creating, improving, and deleting production process and workflows
Experience interacting with CAD software and CAD models
Experience qualifying (vibrational and thermal testing) components and assemblies
Experience in assembling fluid systems
Demonstrated knowledge of leak testing methods
Experience working in a clean room and with ESD-sensitive equipment
Experience creating GSE, tooling, or fixtures to support manufacturing operations
Nice to Have
Experience or exposure in a test or automation role
Proficient in Python and/or Rust
Experience with fluid component functional testing (pumps, accumulators)
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
Expert multitasking skills with the ability to juggle priorities while maintaining focus to deliver against program goals
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000 + equity in the company
Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks