Principal Build & Integration Engineer
The Role
As a Principal Build Engineer, you'll be at the helm of K2's Mega class satellite build campaign as we accelerate into high-rate production. You’ll drive instrumental changes to the build flow, working to optimize build sequencing and adapt to vehicle issues as they arise throughout integration to ensure on-schedule delivery. You'll become a vehicle systems expert, collaborating with many different teams across the company. Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, turning complexity into clarity while pioneering industry-leading tools, techniques, and designs that push the boundaries of satellite manufacturing.
Responsibilities
Develop integration planning and satellite build flows for the K2 Mega class satellite at the system level
Partner with production to define, create, and iterate on solutions that increase build efficiency
Refine processes and create tools to reduce the number of nonconformances at all stages of vehicle build
Serve as an integration point of contact for vehicle and stacked vehicle level proto-qualification
Drive electrical and mechanical design engineers to implement game-changing Design-For-Integration improvements
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other engineering discipline
10+ years of experience in an integration engineering role (includes internships and hardware-intensive extracurricular projects)
Experience creating, improving, and deleting production process and workflows in a high-rate production environment
Experience interacting with CAD software and CAD models
Experience working in a clean room and with ESD-sensitive equipment
Experience leading lift operations
Experience creating GSE, tooling, or shipping containers to support production operations
Experience with qualification campaigns on large assemblies (proof, vibration, shock, TVAC, acoustic)
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
Expert multitasking skills with the ability to juggle priorities while maintaining focus to deliver against program goals
Nice to Have
Proficient in Python
Experience or exposure in a test or automation role
Experience leading launch integration operations
Experience with payload integration
Active security clearance
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary range for this role is $175,000 - $200,000 + 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