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Senior Satellite Mechanical Engineer, Optical Structures

K2 Space is hiring for Senior Satellite Mechanical Engineer, Optical Structures in Los Angeles, CA. Senior level. First seen August 20, 2026; open as of November 13, 2026. Jobs taken straight from company career pages — no aggregator in between.

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Company
K2 Space
Where
Los Angeles, CA
Level
Senior
First seen
August 20, 2026
Listed via
Greenhouse

What the posting says

The Role K2's plan doesn't stop at satellite buses. By operating our own vehicles and manifesting regular rides to space, K2 is uniquely positioned to design, test, and deploy-at-scale ambitious optical payloads in MEO, GEO, cis-lunar, and deep space on unprecedented timelines. The satellite bus is the platform - the payloads are the mission. In this role, you will have cradle-to-grave ownership over the mechanical elements of space environment payloads including optical payloads, with a focus on broader mechanical skills – including but not limited to structural design for stress and modal…

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