Mechanical Engineer 

Location: Playa Vista, California (in-person, five days per week) 

Launch has changed the economics of space. Now it is time to return. 

Outpost is building the missing infrastructure between orbit and Earth: reusable vehicles that can bring payloads back from space and deliver them to a precise location within hours. We call it exologistics, space-to-Earth logistics at planetary scale. This is not a paper concept or a distant roadmap. Our system is in active development, with core technologies advancing toward flight readiness. 

The need is already here, and the market has responded. We have validated demand through multiple defense and civil agreements, and a growing pipeline across government and commercial customers. 

Outpost is building the logistics layer that makes space economically useful in a new way: the ability to move material from orbit to Earth quickly, reliably, and affordably. Over time, that supports point-to-point logistics, 10 tons of cargo, anywhere on Earth in an hour. It also creates the foundation for a reusable reentry network and enables new categories of space activity, including in-space manufacturing, supporting AI data centers, advanced manufacturing, and novel materials. 

We have a strong foundation, clear demand, and a technical path in front of us. Now the company is scaling rapidly. We are expanding the team, growing our operational footprint, and building the systems needed to execute at the next level. This is a chance to join a company with real traction, working on a problem that matters, at the point where execution and scale begin to define the outcome.  

The Role 

Outpost's vehicles are unlike anything in the market, reusable, fabric-shielded, paraglider-guided Earth-return spacecraft. We're looking for a Mechanical Engineer who will own the design and delivery of flight and ground hardware for our Atmospheric Entry (ATMO) subsystem, the hardware that keeps customer payloads safe from launch through landing. 

This role spans the full engineering lifecycle, design, analysis, drawing release, build support, and test. You'll work alongside an integrated team and have meaningful ownership of your hardware from day one. 

What You’ll Do 

• Design and develop mechanical systems for atmospheric recovery, including deployable structures, aerodynamic decelerators, recovery mechanisms, airframe interfaces, and precision landing hardware from requirements through release, build support, and qualification.
• Develop CDR-level design packages: CAD, drawings, specifications, analysis, and test plans.
• Define and manage hardware requirements, interface with mission operations and payload customers.
• Perform or coordinate structural and thermal analysis to verify hardware margins.
• Write and execute qualification and acceptance test procedures, support environmental test campaigns.
• Participate in peer reviews and formal milestone reviews (CDR, TRR, etc.).
• Drive design reviews (PDR/CDR) and prepare clear documentation, drawings, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Perform other duties as required.

 Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.
• 5-10 years designing flight hardware structures and mechanisms.
• Experience taking hardware from concept to production and/or flight.
• Strong proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks, NX, or similar) and mechanical analysis tools (structural/thermal in Ansys - Solidworks).
• Experience designing structures, mechanisms, deployables, or aerodynamic structures (parachutes/paragliders, flaps, linkages, hinges, etc.).
• Understanding of load path, interfaces, and environmental requirements for high-energy flight environments.
• Experience executing rapid, hands-on prototypes to support fast design–build–test cycles.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and technical writing skills.
• Understanding of spacecraft environmental requirements (launch loads, shock, vibration, thermal).
• Write and read engineering requirements and interface control documents.
• Strong cross-functional communication - you'll work daily with systems, integration, and test engineers. 

 Preferred Experience 

• Experience taking hardware through at least one formal design review (PDR or CDR); exposure to qualification testing strongly preferred. 
• Experience with reentry systems, atmospheric flight vehicles, TPS interfaces, or parachute/paraglider systems.
• Background integrating soft goods with rigid structures.
• Experience in hypersonic, supersonic, or high-aero-load environments.
• Field test experience (drop tests, flight tests, parachute deployments, etc.).
• Familiarity with DOF-limited mechanisms and precision actuation in harsh environments. 

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $125,000 – $160,000; (commensurate with experience).
• Additional Compensation:  Annual performance-based bonuses that reward your impact.
• Shared upside: Meaningful equity in Outpost so you share directly in the value you help create.
• Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your loved ones covered. We cover the base tier of medical insurance and all premiums of vision and dental. 
  
• Protection when it matters: Company-provided short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind, plus life insurance for even more security.
• PTO: Recharge on your own terms with paid time off, plus 9 days of paid holidays.
• Invest in your future: 401(k) with company match to help you build long-term wealth.
• Fueled for the mission: Daily DoorDash lunch stipend, plus unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea to keep you energized.
• Mission that matters: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders from aerospace, new space, and deep-tech industries building the future of orbital infrastructure.
• Pet Friendly Office: Bring your furry friend into the office so that they can be a part of our mission too.
• Monthly Company Happy Hours and Events: Drinks at the local bar, hibachi nights, mini golfing and more! 

You must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 ,or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 

Director of Structures and Mechanisms 

Location: Playa Vista, California (in-person, five days per week) 

About Outpost 

Launch has changed the economics of space. Now it is time to return. Outpost is building the missing infrastructure between orbit and Earth: reusable vehicles that bring payloads back from space and deliver them to a precise location within hours, exologistics at planetary scale. Core technologies are advancing toward flight readiness, and we've validated demand through multiple defense and civil agreements with a growing commercial pipeline. We're scaling rapidly, this is the point where execution and scale define the outcome. 

The Role 

The Director of Structures and Mechanisms is the executive technical leader for all primary structures, secondary structures, and deployable mechanisms across Outpost's Carryall vehicle. This role combines deep structural engineering expertise with leadership you will build, scale, and lead a multi-disciplinary team of structures, mechanisms, and mechanical engineers while owning the architecture, analysis, qualification, and flight certification of the entire structural system. 

Unlike traditional space vehicle roles where the structure simply needs to survive launch, you are designing for the round trip: launch vibration, the harsh vacuum of orbit, and the extreme thermal and mechanical loads of hypersonic re-entry and landing. You will own the technical execution of every structural element on the vehicle, with full accountability to executive leadership for overall flight readiness. We need a proven leader with the deep intuition that comes from seeing hardware fly (and fail), and the management experience to scale a world-class team around that expertise. 

Responsibilities 

• Build, grow, and lead the Structures & Mechanisms organization. Recruit, mentor, and develop engineers across multiple sub-disciplines (primary structure, mechanisms, TPS, analysis).
• Serve as the final sign-off for the structural architecture of the vehicle, including primary structure, interfaces to the deployable heatshield, secondary structures, deployable mechanisms, and payload bay.
• Partner cross-functionally to resolve system-level trades. Represent Structures in executive reviews, customer milestone reviews, and with government stakeholders.
• Establish and enforce analysis standards across the team, hand calculations, FEA (ANSYS/FEMAP/NASTRAN), stiffness, buckling, fatigue, and thermal expansion compatibility. Be the final technical check on margin policy and verification logic.
• Own the release process and quality bar for mechanical manufacturing drawings and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (ASME Y14.5) across the department.
• Coordinate with the production team on structural qualification campaign end-to-end, static load, random vibration, shock, deployment, and environmental testing, to certify hardware for flight.
• Coordinate with the production team to stablish strategic relationships with machine shops, composite vendors, and external partners. Support make-vs-buy decisions and ensure supply chain resilience for precision flight hardware.
• Brief the CEO, board, customers, and government partners on structural design, risk posture, and program status. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in the design and analysis of complex aerospace structures and mechanisms, with at least 3+ years in a management or technical leadership role leading multi-disciplined engineering teams.
• Proven track record leading structures on full space vehicles or rockets (not just subsystems).
• Demonstrated experience hiring, scaling, and mentoring engineering teams of 5+ engineers; comfortable setting OKRs, running performance reviews, and managing costs.
• Expert-level fluency in Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or similar parametric modeling software, with the ability to drive standards across the team.
• Deep background in structural analysis (FEA) and classical hand calculations. You must trust your hand calcs before you trust the solver.
• Extensive understanding of aerospace materials (aluminum, titanium, inconel, composites) and their behavior in extreme thermal environments.
• Deep command of CNC machining, sheet metal, and welding with a design-for-manufacturing mindset you can instill across the org.

Preferred Experience 

• Active U.S. Government Security Clearance (not required, but beneficial).
• Experience with deployable space structures and mechanisms (booms, solar arrays, antennas, or aerobrakes).
• Experience in taking primary structure from concept through PDR/CDR to flight.
• Experience designing for high-heat environments or integrating with Thermal Protection Systems (TPS).
• Deep knowledge of aerospace standards (NASA-STD-5000 series, SMC-S-016) for structural margins and testing.
• Prior experience as a Director, Chief Engineer, or department head at a launch, reentry, satellite, or hypersonics company.

Compensation & Benefits 

• Competitive compensation: $165,000 – $220,000; (commensurate with experience),
• Additional Compensation:  Annual performance-based bonuses that reward your impact.
• Shared upside: Meaningful equity in Outpost so you share directly in the value you help create.
• Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your loved ones covered. We cover the base tier of medical insurance and all premiums of vision and dental. 
  
• Protection when it matters: Company-provided short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind, plus life insurance for even more security.
• PTO: Recharge on your own terms with paid time off, plus 9 days of paid holidays.
• Invest in your future: 401(k) with company match to help you build long-term wealth.
• Fueled for the mission: Daily DoorDash lunch stipend, plus unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea to keep you energized.
• Mission that matters: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders from aerospace, new space, and deep-tech industries building the future of orbital infrastructure.
• Pet Friendly Office: Bring your furry friend into the office so that they can be a part of our mission too.
• Monthly Company Happy Hours and Events: Drinks at the local bar, hibachi nights, mini golfing and more! 

Principal Thermal Protection System Engineer 

Location: Playa Vista, California (in-person, five days per week) 

Launch has changed the economics of space. Now it is time to return. 

Outpost is building the missing infrastructure between orbit and Earth: reusable vehicles that can bring payloads back from space and deliver them to a precise location within hours. We call it exologistics, space-to-Earth logistics at planetary scale. This is not a paper concept or a distant roadmap. Our system is in active development, with core technologies advancing toward flight readiness. 

The need is already here and the market has responded. We have validated demand through multiple defense and civil agreements, and a growing pipeline across government and commercial customers.  

Outpost is building the logistics layer that makes space economically useful in a new way: the ability to move material from orbit to Earth quickly, reliably, and affordably. Over time, that supports point-to-point logistics, 10 tons of cargo, anywhere on Earth in an hour. It also creates the foundation for a reusable reentry network and enables new categories of space activity, including in-space manufacturing, supporting AI data centers, advanced manufacturing and novel materials. 

We have a strong foundation, clear demand, and a technical path in front of us. Now the company is scaling rapidly. We are expanding the team, growing our operational footprint, and building the systems needed to execute at the next level. This is a chance to join a company with real traction, working on a problem that matters, at the point where execution and scale begin to define the outcome.

The Role 

The Principal Thermal Protection System Engineer (TPS) will lead the design, analysis, and implementation of the (TPS) for our Carryall reentry vehicle. This role sits at the intersection of high-temperature materials science, aerothermal analysis, and mechanical design. You will own the primary barrier that allows our vehicles to survive the extreme environments of reentry, turning the "impossible" physics of returning from orbit into a repeatable, reusable operation. 

You will work closely with engineering leadership and the mechanical engineering team, to architect a TPS that is robust enough to handle hypersonic heat fluxes and flexible enough to stow and deploy on orbit. This is a hands-on technical leadership role for someone who is ready to take ownership of a flight-critical subsystem from design through to flight qualification. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead TPS Architecture: Define the TPS architecture and thermal protection strategy for the Carryall vehicle, selecting materials and material stack-ups that balance thermal performance, mass, and mechanical flexibility.
• Aerothermal Analysis: Perform and guide high-fidelity aeroheating analysis (CFD) and thermal response modeling to validate specifications and predict performance under reentry loads.
• Material Qualification: Lead the testing and characterization of flexible and rigid TPS materials, including arc-jet testing, radiant heat testing, and mechanical load testing.
• Design for Manufacturability: Oversee the transition from theoretical design to flight hardware, managing vendor relationships for TPS materials including fabrics, thermal barriers, and adhesives.
• Validation & Verification: Develop and support the verification plan for the TPS subsystem, ensuring all requirements are met prior to flight.
• Technical Leadership: Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the technical roadmap for future scaled up re-entry vehicle generations 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering (or related field).
• 10+ years of experience in the development of thermal protection systems, hypersonic aerodynamics, or high-temperature structural materials.
• Deep understanding of heat transfer mechanisms (convection, radiation, conduction) specifically during atmospheric entry.
• Simulation expertise: Proficiency with thermal and ablation modeling tools (e.g., FIAT, CMA, Thermal Desktop, or custom solvers) and analysis software (ANSYS, MATLAB/Python).
• Hands-on experience with hardware testing, specifically environmental or arc-jet testing of TPS materials.
• Proven ability to manage complex trade studies involving mass, volume, and thermal performance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate complex thermal risks to the broader engineering team.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment where requirements may evolve and urgency is key. 

Preferred Experience 

• Active U.S. Government Security Clearance (Not required, but beneficial)
• Experience with Deployable Aerodynamic Decelerators (HIAD/ADEPT) or flexible thermal protection systems for reentry at extreme thermal heat. 
• Direct experience with hypersonic vehicle flight hardware from concept to post-flight analysis.
• Familiarity with government or commercial spaceflight standards (NASA/DoD) for thermal protection.
• Experience in a "Design, Build, Fly" environment with rapid iteration cycles. 

Compensation & Benefits 

• Competitive compensation: $180,000 - $230,000; (commensurate with experience). 
• Additional Compensation:  Annual performance-based bonuses that reward your impact.
• Shared upside: Meaningful equity in Outpost so you share directly in the value you help create.
• Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your loved ones covered. We cover the base tier of medical insurance and all premiums of vision and dental. 
  
• Protection when it matters: Company-provided short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind, plus life insurance for even more security.
• PTO: Recharge on your own terms with paid time off, plus 9 days of paid holidays.
• Invest in your future: 401(k) with company match to help you build long-term wealth.
• Fueled for the mission: Daily DoorDash lunch stipend, plus unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea to keep you energized.
• Mission that matters: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders from aerospace, new space, and deep-tech industries building the future of orbital infrastructure.
• Pet Friendly Office: Bring your furry friend into the office so that they can be a part of our mission too.
• Monthly Company Happy Hours and Events: Drinks at the local bar, hibachi nights, mini golfing and more! 

The Role 

You’ll sit at the heart of bringing our satellites to life. You’ll lead critical ground-side test campaigns, guide cross-functional teams, and shape the systems and processes that ensure every vehicle performs flawlessly from first power-on through on-orbit activities. 

In this role, you’ll mentor others while staying close to the hardware: commanding powered spacecraft, resolving anomalies in real time, and driving readiness for launch. Your leadership will raise the bar on quality, reliability, and speed, building the foundation for repeatable, high-confidence operations.  As we evolve from hands-on procedures to a highly automated production operation, you’ll define the standards, tools, and best practices that make that transformation possible. Your work will directly influence how we scale, how we operate, and how fast we can put new capability on-orbit. 

If you thrive at the intersection of engineering rigor, system-level thinking, and high-stakes operations, this role puts you in a unique position to shape the future of production test at K2 Space. 

 Responsibilities 

• Operate spacecraft (interpret telemetry, send commands) during system tests at the factory, test facilities, launch sites, and during pre-launch operations 

• Collaborate with design and systems engineers to define test plans with pass/fail criteria for vehicle checkouts 

• Mentor more junior members of the team 

• Interface with customers to scope testing performed on their payloads, based on expected functions and failure modes of interest 

• Manage relationships with launch vehicle providers, including contractual deliverables such as interface control documents and environmental test plan justifications 

• Assess risks associated with different integration and test approaches, justify test reductions and optimize vehicle build/test flows for at-rate production 

• Own and maintain HITL table configuration and build out, including the test racks 

• Influence the design of the vehicle’s flight software and the supporting in-house tools that operators use daily 

• Understand vehicle operations and become an expert for multiple subsystems on the vehicle 

• Support pre-launch activities at the launch provider’s payload processing facility 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, computer, or other relevant engineering discipline 

• 5+ years of experience in an integration/test/automation engineering role 

• 3+ years of experience testing and troubleshooting spacecraft and their related components and systems, including subsystem checkouts and system acceptance testing 

• Experience with environmental testing, such as thermal vacuum or random vibration 

• Experience working in a clean room and with ESD-sensitive equipment 

• Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (PSU, Oscilloscope, DMM, etc.) 

• Hands-on experience with HITL or Flatsat software verification testbeds 

• Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills 

Nice to Have 

• Background in designing test architectures or building automated test frameworks 

• Proficient in Python and/or Rust 

• Experience with Linux systems 

• Experience managing contractual interfaces (e.g. customer, launch vehicle) 

Compensation and Benefits 

• Base salary range for this role is $140,000 - $175,000 + 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 

The Role 

As an Integration & Test Engineer, you’ll be the last line of defense for all operations when the satellite is powered. Acting as a satellite controller, you’ll be in the driver’s seat of the satellite; all satellite activities go through you. Using a first principles approach, you’ll be responsible for defining test plans that simulate all modes of flight, dictating what the vehicle needs to do, when, why, and how often. Your work will span most technical disciplines at the company and will require you to build consensus from multiple teams. Initial ground and on-orbit operations will be more manual but quickly grow into fully automated activities. As you build your knowledge of the vehicle through manual procedures and vehicle control, you’ll be positioned to take the next step with the Vehicle Operations team towards a fully automated future.   

Responsibilities 

• Collaborate with design and systems engineers to define test plans with pass/fail criteria for vehicle checkouts 

• Develop test procedures used to confirm spacecraft hardware and software flightworthiness 

• Operate spacecraft (interpret telemetry, send commands) during system tests at the factory, test facilities, launch sites, and during pre-launch operations 

• Investigate and troubleshoot vehicle issues and drive further actions to reduce future failures  

• Understand general vehicle operations and become expert for at least 1 subsystem on the vehicle 

• Regularly lead and organize vehicle operations activities for the integration campaign  

• Act as a test conductor (and POC, if offsite) for environmental test campaigns  

• Own and maintain HITL table configuration and build out, including the racks 

• Create and release harness drawings for required ground support equipment 

• Support pre-launch activities at the launch provider’s payload processing facility  

• Support Mission Operations by acting as a satellite controller while vehicle is on-orbit 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, computer, or other engineering discipline 

• 2+ years of experience in an integration/test/automation engineering role (includes internships and design/build/compete extracurricular projects) 

• Experience testing and troubleshooting spacecraft and their related components and systems, including subsystem checkouts and system acceptance testing 

• Experience with environmental testing, such as thermal vacuum or random vibration 

• Experience working in a clean room and with ESD-sensitive equipment 

• Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (PSU, Oscilloscope, DMM, etc.) 

• Hands-on experience with HITL or Flatsat software verification testbeds 

• Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills 

Nice to Have 

• Proficient in Python and/or Rust 

• Experience with Linux systems 

• Experience managing contractual interfaces (e.g. customer, launch vehicle) 

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 

About the Company

General Matter is enriching uranium in America.

Our goal is to design, build, and operate the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services in the United States.  

Our mission is to restore America’s ability to produce nuclear fuel—fuel that will power AI, advanced manufacturing, critical industries, and the next generation of nuclear reactors. 

Ultimately, our work will help power national ambitions and enable a high-energy society. 

We were incubated by Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and are backed by top-tier investors. Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production.  

We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency. 

Help us build a high-energy society by making the cleanest, safest form of baseload energy the most affordable. 

About This Role

As a Civil Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in executing a state-of-the-art enrichment facility from concept through commissioning. This role will ensure that our enrichment facilities meet safety, efficiency and environmental standards. 

You will have the opportunity to work on a greenfield project collaborating with mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, architects, and both internal and external partners to develop detailed structural designs and specifications. You will wear multiple hats and supporting your design work through vendor activity and constructions administration. This is an exciting opportunity to solve complex problems at scale, manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment, and bring modern enrichment facilities online. 

Responsibilities

• Preparation and modification of various engineering documents including reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, cost estimates and design plans for projects using engineering and design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.) and equipment.
• Use site visits, reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, tests, and aerial photographs to assess soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and topographical and geologic data and their impact on the planning and design of our facilities
• Implement site safety activity plans and coordinate field work activities.
• Take full ownership of civil permitting processes, working directly with regulatory agencies, municipalities, and environmental consultants
• Ensure project compliance with federal, state, and local zoning, land use, and environmental regulations
• Conduct civil engineering risk assessments, ensuring mitigation measures are in place for hydrology, land grading, and flood zone constraints
• Collaborate with EPC project managers, construction teams, and subcontractors to refine site development strategies

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in structural engineering or similar discipline. 
• 8+ years of industry experience. 
•  EPC project experience.
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, civil analysis programs.
• Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Ability to travel.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).
• Experience in a fast-paced engineering environment or a highly technical role requiring a resourceful, entrepreneurial approach to complete tasks within tight timeframes or budget constraints.
• Experience developing custom details to support unique facility design conditions.
• Experience on large scale, mission critical construction projects.
• Experience with construction and cost estimating processes.
• Construction administration experience including site observation, review of RFIs and Submittals.
• Experience with local/state code compliance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter 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.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $90,000–$175,000 annually. 

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

About the Company

General Matter is enriching uranium in America. 

Our goal is to design, build, and operate the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services in the United States.  

Our mission is to restore America’s ability to produce nuclear fuel—fuel that will power AI, advanced manufacturing, critical industries, and the next generation of nuclear reactors. 

Ultimately, our work will help power national ambitions and enable a high-energy society. 

We were incubated by Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and are backed by top-tier investors. Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production.  

We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency. 

Help us build a high-energy society by making the cleanest, safest form of baseload energy the most affordable. 

About This Role

We are seeking a skilled Radiological Protection Engineer to provide technical expertise in radiation protection and safety for the design and licensing of nuclear fuel cycle facilities. This role is critical to ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and the development of robust radiological protection measures for safe and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement radiological protection programs and strategies for nuclear facility design and licensing.
• Perform radiological analyses to evaluate potential exposure risks and ensure compliance with NRC, DOE, and international standards (e.g., 10 CFR Part 20, ICRP, and ANSI).
• Support facility licensing activities by preparing radiological safety documentation, including environmental impact statements and safety analysis reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to incorporate radiation protection measures into facility design, including shielding, ventilation, and monitoring systems.
• Conduct dose assessments for workers, the public, and the environment using advanced modeling and analytical tools.
• Evaluate radiological instrumentation and monitoring systems to ensure adequacy and compliance with project requirements.
• Provide technical support during regulatory reviews, inspections, and hearings.
• Stay informed of advancements in radiation protection technologies and best practices, integrating them into project strategies.
• Develop and deliver training programs to personnel on radiological protection principles, standards, and procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals even with partial information.
• Bachelor’s degree in Health Physics, Radiological Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field. 
• Proficiency in radiation protection software and modeling tools (e.g., MCNP, SCALE, MicroShield).
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, including 10 CFR Part 20, NRC guidance, DOE orders, and international standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills for preparing technical reports and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).
• Experience in a fast-paced engineering environment or a highly technical role requiring a resourceful, entrepreneurial approach to complete tasks within tight timeframes or budget constraints.
• Experience in radiological protection within the nuclear industry, preferably in fuel cycle facilities or reactor licensing.
• Certification as a Health Physicist (CHP) or equivalent.
• Advanced degrees.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter 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.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $80,000-$175,000 annually. 

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

About the Company

General Matter is enriching uranium in America. 

Our goal is to design, build, and operate the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services in the United States.  

Our mission is to restore America’s ability to produce nuclear fuel—fuel that will power AI, advanced manufacturing, critical industries, and the next generation of nuclear reactors. 

Ultimately, our work will help power national ambitions and enable a high-energy society. 

We were incubated by Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and are backed by top-tier investors. Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production.  

We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency. 

Help us build a high-energy society by making the cleanest, safest form of baseload energy the most affordable. 

About This Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Nuclear Licensing Engineer to support regulatory compliance and licensing activities for a nuclear fuel cycle facility. This role is instrumental in ensuring our operations meet all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, with a focus on licensing actions, regulatory submissions, and engagement with regulatory authorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review licensing documents, including licensing applications, regulatory reports, amendment requests, and license renewal applications, in compliance with NRC requirements.
• Communicate with regulatory agencies such as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and ensure timely resolution of inquiries.
• Develop and implement strategies to obtain and maintain licenses for new and existing nuclear facilities and projects.
• Conduct technical evaluations to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., 10 CFR).
• Monitor changes to nuclear regulations and assess their impact on operations and licensing.
• Support safety analyses, environmental reports, and risk assessments to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, legal, and environmental teams to address licensing requirements and resolve regulatory issues.
• Participate in inspections, audits, and regulatory meetings, representing the company’s licensing interests.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support regulatory reviews and audits.

Basic Qualifications

• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals even with partial information.
• Strong understanding of NRC regulations, including 10 CFR and related industry standards (e.g., ANSI, ASME).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise regulatory documentation.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).
• Experience in a fast-paced engineering environment or a highly technical role requiring a resourceful, entrepreneurial approach to complete tasks within tight timeframes or budget constraints.
• Familiarity with nuclear facility operations and safety analyses.
• Experience interacting with regulatory agencies, such as the NRC.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter 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.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $80,000-$170,000 annually. 

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

About the Company

General Matter is enriching uranium in America. 

Our goal is to design, build, and operate the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services in the United States.  

Our mission is to restore America’s ability to produce nuclear fuel—fuel that will power AI, advanced manufacturing, critical industries, and the next generation of nuclear reactors. 

Ultimately, our work will help power national ambitions and enable a high-energy society. 

We were incubated by Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and are backed by top-tier investors. Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production.  

We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency. 

Help us build a high-energy society by making the cleanest, safest form of baseload energy the most affordable. 

About This Role

We’re looking for a Mechanical Engineer (Intern) with a strong interest in HVAC and building mechanical systems to join our growing engineering team. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers to design, model, and analyze air‑conditioning, ventilation, and hydronic systems for a wide range of commercial and industrial projects. This is a great opportunity for a motivated student who’s passionate about energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and the integration of mechanical systems in the built environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and analysis of HVAC systems using Revit, AutoCAD, and energy modeling tools.
• Support load calculations, equipment sizing, airflow, psychrometrics, and hydronic design layouts under senior engineer guidance.
• Learn to participate in system modeling and simulation using BIM workflows and performance tools such as IES.
• Observe and help coordinate with architectural, nuclear experts, structural, and electrical teams to ensure design integration and constructability.
• Help in preparing construction documents, specifications, and as-built documentation.
• Contribute to design automation efforts using visual programming (Dynamo, Grasshopper) or coding (Python, C#).
• Communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to multidisciplinary teams.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (Junior or Senior standing preferred).
• Completed coursework in HVAC design, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid hydraulics/dynamics.
• Basic familiarity with BIM modeling software, such as Revit and AutoCAD.
• Interest in IES software or energy analysis.
• Interest and/or experience in AI tools for design, visual programming (Dynamo, Grasshopper), coding (Python, C#), and/or open-source projects.
• A collaborative mindset and a demonstrated interest in the built environment.
• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible, collaborative manner

Bonus Qualifications

• Exposure to mechanical equipment selection, building automation (BMS), or commissioning processes.
• Familiarity with energy analysis or system simulation tools.
• Introduction to piping stress analysis and 3D modeling software (e.g., AutoPipe, Bentley OpenPlant, or Pipe3D).

Equal Opportunity Employer

General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter 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.

About the Company

General Matter is enriching uranium in America.

Our goal is to design, build, and operate the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services in the United States.  

Our mission is to restore America’s ability to produce nuclear fuel—fuel that will power AI, advanced manufacturing, critical industries, and the next generation of nuclear reactors. 

Ultimately, our work will help power national ambitions and enable a high-energy society. 

We were incubated by Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and are backed by top-tier investors. Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production.  

We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency. 

Help us build a high-energy society by making the cleanest, safest form of baseload energy the most affordable. 

About This Role

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Environmental Engineer to support the design and licensing of nuclear fuel cycle facilities. This role involves assessing environmental impacts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and developing strategies to minimize the environmental footprint of nuclear facility operations. The Environmental Engineer will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate environmental considerations into facility design and licensing activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental assessments and support the preparation of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) and Environmental Reports (ER) in compliance with NRC and NEPA requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams to integrate environmental considerations into facility layouts, processes, and technologies.
• Develop and implement strategies to minimize environmental impacts related to air, water, soil, and waste management.
• Prepare and submit permit applications for environmental approvals from federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, including EPA, NRC, and state-specific requirements.
• Conduct environmental monitoring and data analysis to support compliance and operational improvements.
• Provide technical expertise during regulatory inspections, audits, and public hearings.
• Stay informed about changes in environmental regulations and their potential impact on facility design and licensing.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate staff on environmental policies, procedures, and best practices.

Basic Qualifications

• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals even with partial information.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field. 
• Strong knowledge of NRC, EPA, NEPA, and other applicable environmental regulations and standards.
• Experience with environmental modeling software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing regulatory documentation and engaging with stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).
• Experience in a fast-paced engineering environment or a highly technical role requiring a resourceful, entrepreneurial approach to complete tasks within tight timeframes or budget constraints.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one.
• Familiarity with nuclear facility licensing and design processes.
• Advanced degrees.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter 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.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $75,000–$160,000 annually. 

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats. 

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com.

Role Overview:

• Own RF-centric integration, debug, characterization, and validation for radar hardware, subsystems, and test environments
• Serve as the Integration and Test team's lead RF engineer across lab, production, chamber, and field environments — ensuring RF chains and test setups produce trustworthy measurements and enable rapid root-cause isolation

Responsibilities:

• Lead RF debug, characterization, and acceptance for radar hardware — transmit chains, receive chains, antennas, cables, adapters, switches, filters, LNAs, HPAs, SDRs, and frequency conversion stages — including qualifying new components for integration into radar systems
• Diagnose RF failures by selecting and executing the appropriate measurements — S-parameters, VSWR, noise figure, phase noise, IP3/P1dB, gain/compression, group delay, harmonics/spurs, isolation, and time-domain — and reconcile component-level results against system-level performance such as detection range, sensitivity, and calibration accuracy
• Choose the right instrument for the failure mode — VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, phase noise analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, noise figure analyzers, and supporting calibration standards.
• Isolate subtle RF issues such as insertion loss drift, intermittent behavior, phase instability, spurious content, compression effects, LO leakage, and timing/frequency drift
• Define, configure, and calibrate RF test setups so measurements are repeatable and representative of system operating conditions
• Determine whether an observed failure is caused by component defect, cable/connector/interface degradation, calibration error, fixture/setup limitation, environmental effect, or broader system interaction — and connect those measurement results back to radar-level performance impacts
• Partner with systems, hardware, software, firmware, and integration engineers to root-cause failures that span RF, digital, timing, and test-setup boundaries
• Create RF test procedures, acceptance criteria, troubleshooting guides, and characterization reports that technicians and engineers can execute repeatably
• Plan and execute phased array testing in our anechoic chamber, including EIRP, transmit and receive beam patterns, sidelobe levels, beam steering accuracy, element-level calibration, and array calibration verification across the operating band
• Stand up and improve RF portions of test racks, bench setups, and STE environments — including automated or semi-automated RF data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Work 5 days per week out of our office in Los Angeles (Hawthorne), California.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, or another related technical field, or equivalent hands-on RF test experience
• 5+ years of experience in RF test, RF integration, RF validation, radar systems, wireless systems, aerospace/defense systems, or a similar high-performance RF environment
• Strong hands-on experience using RF test equipment to debug hardware and characterize components and subsystems
• Strong understanding of RF fundamentals including scattering parameters, impedance matching, gain, noise figure, linearity, compression, isolation, phase stability, and frequency-domain behavior
• Experience designing and executing RF test plans and interpreting ambiguous measurement results
• Ability to connect component-level measurements to system-level behavior and performance degradation
• Strong documentation and communication skills, including the ability to explain RF issues clearly to cross-functional teams
• High attention to detail and disciplined lab/test practices

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with radar systems, phased array systems, EW systems, SATCOM systems, or other advanced RF/microwave platforms
• Hands-on experience with anechoic chamber testing of phased arrays or antennas, including EIRP measurement, near-field/far-field pattern measurement, beam steering verification, and array calibration techniques
• Experience diagnosing radar calibration failures or phase-sensitive RF performance issues
• Familiarity with phase noise measurement methods, equipment selection, and interpretation of results
• Experience characterizing high-power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, frequency converters, SDRs, antennas, cables, adapters, and passive RF networks
• Experience with RF/microwave frequencies where test setup quality, cable behavior, connector condition, and calibration technique materially affect results
• Experience creating custom RF test fixtures, calibration approaches, or troubleshooting methods for nonstandard hardware
• Familiarity with automation or analysis tools such as Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or instrument control frameworks
• Experience working in lab and field environments where environmental conditions, handling, and installation quality can affect RF performance
• Experience working closely with technicians to improve setup quality, measurement repeatability, and fault isolation speed

Why CHAOS?

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
• Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. 

Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.

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The Role 

You will own the success of avionics testing involving the development of the highest-powered electric propulsion system ever flown. In your first 6 months, you will be pivotal in developing production quality test hardware and software to deliver flight avionics through ATP and QTP for the Mega satellite constellation. As part of a multidisciplinary propulsion team, you will work alongside electrical, propulsion, mechanical, manufacturing, test and automation engineers to validate prototype designs, define test requirements, and design test infrastructure to meet critical programmatic milestones such as delivery of flight hardware to vehicle integration. In your first year, you will lead multidisciplinary test campaigns, root cause investigations, conduct propulsion system hot-fire tests, and production improvements to ensure reliability and scalability.  

Responsibilities 

• Lead setup, execution, and analysis of tests on electronic hardware, including circuit boards and spacecraft power systems 

• Troubleshoot complex electronics, test setups, and anomalies in collaboration with engineering teams 

• Support environmental and functional testing, including vibration, thermal vacuum, and EMI/EMC testing 

• Design and fabricate test hardware, harnessing, and test systems to support propulsion development testing 

• Develop modular, reusable test automation software and drivers in Linux, Python, C++, Rust, etc 

• Lead satellite subsystem test campaigns from kickoff, through test report, and beyond 

• Develop data acquisition, control, and instrumentation systems to test at the integrated level 

• Own the project management of multiple test assets and acceptance testing of flight avionics including upgrades to support hardware lifecycle 

• Design device simulators deployed across component subsystem and HITL testbeds 

• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to establish product requirements, testing methods, and project test schedules 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer, or other relevant engineering discipline or any equivalent combination of education and experience 

• 2+ years of experience in hardware testing, validation, or related roles 

• Strong programming abilities (Python, C++, Rust) 

• Solid understanding of electronic circuits, schematics, and components 

• Experience designing multi-layer PCBAs for high-power or avionics applications 

Nice to Have 

• Experience designing analog control loops, solid state load switches, motor inverters, EMI/EMC compliance, or sensor signal conditioning circuits 

• Experience with data acquisition, controls, and dedicated test equipment 

• Proficient with circuit simulation tools such as LTspice 

• Experience with component selection for use in radiation environments 

• Familiarity with SMC-S-016 or MIL-STD-810 testing methods, including vibration, shock, and thermal testing 

• Experience with power processing units (PPU) for electric propulsion testing 

• Understanding of the failure modes of electrical systems in space environments 

• Creative problem solver that can balance schedule, resource, and technical constraints 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $150,000 + 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 

The Role 

You will own the success of custom tooling and structures that will be key to our satellite production. In your first 6 months, you will learn the satellite structure tooling needs, design and build tooling, and be hands-on with flight hardware. In your first year, you will validate your tooling through manufacture, testing, and production material handling. In your first two years you will progressively take on larger tooling projects while directly supporting production, qualification testing, and flight hardware development. 

Responsibilities 

• Design and fabricate tooling and material handling systems for K2 Space satellite bus and associated systems and subsystems 

• Lead development of satellite subsystem production fixtures from project kickoff through production and beyond 

• Drive hands-on development tooling development, sizing and structural analysis of ground support equipment, and continuous improvement of tooling and production operations 

• Support the development of ground test setups, flight hardware, development fixtures, and external customer tooling needs 

• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to establish product requirements, tooling methods and project development schedules  

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline 

• Experience with CAD or FEA software packages (experience can be in a professional, academic, entrepreneurial, or hobby setting) 

• 1+ years of industry experience with mechanical and/or electromechanical design and analysis 

• Hands-on fabrication experience  

• Experience designing, building, and testing mechanical assemblies and tooling for aerospace or terrestrial applications (satellite mechanical systems, payloads, launch vehicles, propulsion systems, and/or aircraft structures and mechanisms) 

Nice to Have 

• Experience with shipping, materials handling, and clean room operations 

• Experience with the practical application of GD&T 

• Experience with NX (Unigraphics) and Teamcenter PLM 

• Experience with performing structural analysis (Simcenter 3D, Femap, or Hypermesh) 

• Demonstrated ability to own mechanical hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team outside a classroom setting (High Power Rocketry, CubeSats, Robotics Competitions, Formula SAE and Baja SAE, Engineers without Borders, Design-Build-Fly, NASA student launch, personal entrepreneurial ventures, etc.) 

• Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems in space environments and operations 

• Experience with actuators, controls, data acquisition, and dedicated test or automation equipment (examples include actuated positioning tools, motor dynos, vibration tables, environmental data loggers, motorsports DAQ)   

• Independent and self-motivated mindset, with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $90,000 - $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 

The Role 

You will own the success of custom tooling and structures that will be key to our satellite production and operations. In your first year at K2, you’ll work closely with the production teams to help shape build process decisions, architect tooling systems, and execute on individual tools that will support scaling our manufacturing and operations rate and support performing large-scale qualification testing for our multi-ton spacecraft. You will implement and deliver tooling solutions via a combination of hands-on build and collaboration with in-house and out-of-house fabrication resources. Throughout the process you will be hands-on support, educating end customer teams and validating tool performance alongside them. You’ll have an opportunity to help shape the company’s foundational tooling strategies and processes as we look forward to our mass-abundant goals. 

Responsibilities 

• Design and fabricate tooling and material handling systems for K2 Space satellite bus and associated systems and subsystems 

• Lead development of satellite subsystem production fixtures from project kickoff through production and beyond 

• Drive hands-on development tooling development, sizing and structural analysis of ground support equipment, and continuous improvement of tooling and production operations 

• Support the development of ground test setups, flight hardware, development fixtures, and external customer tooling needs 

• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to establish product requirements, tooling methods and project development schedules  

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline 

• Experience with CAD or FEA software packages (experience can be in a professional, academic, entrepreneurial, or hobby setting) 

• 5+ years of industry experience with mechanical and/or electromechanical design and analysis 

• Hands-on fabrication experience  

• Experience designing, building, and testing mechanical assemblies and tooling for aerospace or terrestrial applications (satellite mechanical systems, payloads, launch vehicles, propulsion systems, and/or aircraft structures and mechanisms) 

Nice to Have 

• Experience with shipping, materials handling, and clean room operations 

• Experience with the practical application of GD&T 

• Experience with NX (Unigraphics) and Teamcenter PLM 

• Experience with performing structural analysis (Simcenter 3D, Femap, or Hypermesh) 

• Demonstrated ability to own mechanical hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team

• Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems in space environments and operations 

• Experience with actuators, controls, data acquisition, and dedicated test or automation equipment (examples include actuated positioning tools, motor dynos, vibration tables, environmental data loggers, motorsports DAQ) 

• Independent and self-motivated mindset, with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $140,000 - $175,000 + 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 

If 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. 

The Role

You will be responsible for designing some of the highest power systems ever flown in space. You will be able to develop a broad range of power electronics devices ranging from power switching to power conversion components capable of operating in the harshest space environments. In your first 6 months you will prototype your first high power devices and execute environmental and performance testing to refine your designs. In your first year you will qualify your hardware for flight and begin designing even more capable devices for future generations of spacecraft. In your first two years you will have flown your power devices in space and developed novel designs across all power domains.

Responsibilities

• Develop power electronics for large spacecraft with power systems ranging from 20kW to 100kW capability
• Serve as Responsible Engineer for flight hardware from conception through flight
• Qualify your designs through environmental testing including vibration, shock, thermal, and thermal vacuum testing
• Work with partners/customers to define interfaces between the power system and various spacecraft loads
• Develop models to analyze and verify power system performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• 5+ years of professional design experience with power electronics (research and extracurricular academic projects qualify)

Nice to Have

• Proficient with circuit simulation tools such as LTspice
• Experience with environmental testing for space electronics such as thermal testing, vibration testing, TVAC testing, shock testing, radiation testing, and EMI/EMC testing
• Experience with high performance kW scale isolated power converter design
• Experience with load switch design and power path protection schemes
• Experience with power stage component selection for use in radiation environments
• Knowledge of filter design for stability, noise rejection, and surviving threat signals
• Experience programming in C/C++, Python, or Matlab

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base salary range for this role is $160,000 - $210,000 + 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

The Role 

The final integrated system is where everything comes together — mechanical, electrical, software, and mission-critical performance. We need an integration leader who ensures that when we say a vehicle is “ready for flight,” it truly is. If you thrive on system-level thinking, love working across disciplines, and want to shape how integration and test quality are done in a fast-moving environment, this role is for you. 

Responsibilities 

• Translate system/customer needs into practical quality criteria, interface requirements, and test acceptance goals for integrated systems. 
• Review models, schematics, drawings, and ICDs to ensure clean integration and protect critical features. 
• Collaborate with design/test teams to develop qualification and acceptance strategies (V&V plans, ESS). 
• Flow requirements into integration procedures, work instructions, and accurate instrumentation/data capture. 
• Lead nonconformance management and drive corrective/preventive actions. 
• Establish process capability using PFMEA, SPC/MSA; improve yields, ATP pass rates, and retest efficiency. 
• Assess and audit supplier capability; manage APQP/PPAP deliverables 
• Develop and track integration/test metrics and apply analytics  
• Align processes with AS9100/AS9145 while improving QMS for speed and confidence. 
• Represent integration work clearly during customer audits and maintain lessons-learned for continuous improvement. 

Qualifications  

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Systems, or related engineering field (MS preferred). 
• 7+ years of experience leading integration/test quality projects independently 
• Hands-on experience with system-level integration and acceptance testing for complex, high-reliability products (aerospace, automotive/EV, medical devices, robotics, energy, electronics manufacturing, etc.). 
• Strong fundamentals: ATP development, configuration management, DFMEA/PFMEA, SPC/MSA, 8D/FRACAS; confident MRB leadership. 
• Familiar with structured quality systems: AS9100, AS9145/APQP, PPAP (or analogous frameworks in other regulated industries). 
• Comfortable with PLM/MES (e.g., Teamcenter) and Jira. 

Nice to Have 

• Environmental/functional test experience (vibration, thermal, EMI/EMC) and reliability practices (ESS, FRACAS). 
• Supplier development and audits for integration/test hardware and instrumentation; practical use of GIDEP/DLA resources. 
• APQP/PPAP leadership; ASQ CQE/CRE or Six Sigma credentials. 
• Background in launch/space systems, UAVs, robotics, automotive EV, or medical devices; building quality systems in a startup (0→1). 
• Able to obtain a security clearance if required. 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $130,000 - $185,000 + 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 

The Role 

You will own the success of piece part, component, and subsystem testing across electromechanical systems. You will lead projects and help stand-up infrastructure to support the core testing and production infrastructure. In your first 6 months, you will define production test campaigns, design and build test setups, and be hands-on with flight hardware. In your first year, you will validate designs through prototype testing and lead large multidisciplinary test campaigns, along with ramping production throughput. You will drive best practices by leading large test campaigns and mentoring the growing team. This role will include ownership all of the way from low-rate research and development through high-rate production lines.  

Responsibilities 

• Own kickoff, design, fabrication, build, activation, data collection, and conclusion/results for both development tests and production testing at rate 

• Design test hardware, fixturing, and tooling using CAD, schematic tools, electrical analysis, and hand calculations 

• Demonstrate best practices for activating test assets, operating test equipment, instrumentation, and executing tests in a safe and organized manner 

• Troubleshoot performance issues and recommend solutions during test campaigns and production buildout 

• Clearly communicate technical data, findings, and recommendations to team members across all levels of the organization 

• Lead improvements to testing standards with company-wide impact by creating tools, methods, and processes 

• Guide and mentor team members with designs, workload, scheduling, and communication 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline 

• 5+ years of industry experience with electromechanical test, design, and analysis 

• Experience designing, building, and testing electromechanical assemblies and test fixtures for aerospace or terrestrial applications (satellite mechanical systems, payloads, launch vehicles, propulsion systems, and/or aircraft structures and mechanisms) 

• Experience with CAD, FEA, or Electrical analysis software packages 

• Proficiency with test automation and standard software tools (such as Python, MATLAB, Simulink, C++, R, LabVIEW) 

• Hands-on fabrication experience 

Nice to Have 

• Experience with data acquisition, controls, and dedicated test equipment (examples include motor dynos, material testers, vibration tables, environmental data loggers, motorsports DAQ, light IV towers, hipot machines) 

• Experience with the practical application of GD&T and schematic generation 

• Experience with NX (Unigraphics) and Teamcenter PLM 

• Demonstrated ability to own electromechanical test hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team  

• Demonstrated understanding of electrical and electromechanical analysis and failure modes of complex systems in space environments and operations 

• Independent and self-motivated mindset, with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $140,000 - $175,000 + 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 

The Role 

You will be responsible for designing, testing, and flying critical electronics across all of the K2 Space satellites. In your first 6 months you will prototype your first electronics assembly and execute environmental and performance testing to refine your designs. In your first year you will qualify your hardware for flight and begin designing even more capable devices for future generations of spacecraft. In your first two years you will have flown your electronics in space and developed novel designs across all avionics domains. 

Responsibilities 

• Design electronics PCBAs for spacecraft including architecture, component selection, circuit board design, board bring up and debugging 
• Qualify your designs through environmental testing including vibration, shock, thermal, and thermal vacuum testing 
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to integrate your designs into the spacecraft systems and operate your hardware in flight 
• Develop test equipment, development PCBAs, and test scripts to assist with all of the above 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or related science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field 
• 5+ years of experience designing and testing electronics PCBAs in a fast-paced environment 

Nice to Have 

• Experience designing multi-layer PCBAs for high-speed digital applications 
• Experience with high performance kW scale isolated power converter design 
• Experience designing analog control loops, solid state load switches, motor inverters, EMI/EMC compliance, or sensor signal conditioning circuits 
• Experience with digital processors, FPGAs, memory chips, or network switches 
• Proficient with circuit simulation tools such as LTspice 
• Experience with component selection for use in radiation environments 
• Knowledge of filter design for stability, noise rejection, and surviving threat signals 
• Experience with load switch design and power path protection schemes 
• Experience programming in C/C++, Python, or Matlab 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $160,000 - $210,000 + 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 

The Role 

K2’s plan doesn't stop at satellite buses, however. 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. 

There are any number of space-based optical payloads that can generate value here on Earth (ex. forest fire detection, climate and atmospheric monitoring, etc.) and further planetary science in our solar system (ex. hyper-spectral imaging, laser-altimetry) -- all of which require payload-specific optics benches with spectral / spatial filters, beam-shaping optics, image scanning / stabilization mechanisms, electro-optical sensors, fiber-to-free space interfaces, etc. coupled to large aperture, diffraction-limited telescopes for collecting and transmitting optical energy from the UV to the infrared. 

As an Optical Systems Engineer, you will contribute to defining how K2 designs, manufactures, tests, and deploys optics benches across K2’s optical payload suite. You will be involved in every phase of your optical system’s life cycle, from initial feasibility and architectural trade studies through manufacturing, ground testing, and on-orbit commissioning. The development timelines and manufacturing scale that we are targeting require meaningful innovation, but you will have the resources and full support of K2 to make this possible and help raise the bar for the next generation of space technology companies. 

Responsibilities 

• Responsible for delivering the... 

1. system architecture, SNR budget, and system-specific modeling (ex. stray light, fiber coupling); 
2. detailed optical design and tolerancing; 
3. development plan (risk reduction timeline, division of labor, test strategy); 
4. environmental qualification and reliability testing; 
5. technical leadership of vendors and external partners, including component qualification, supply-chain development, and transition to volume manufacturing; and 
6. laboratory characterization, system-level validation, mission readiness, and on-orbit commissioning plan 

… of optical benches for a suite of high-volume optical payloads operating in the UV / VIS / NIR / SWIR / MWIR / LWIR. 

• Collaborate with the optical and satellite bus teams to determine feasibility and optimal system requirements for optical payloads.
• Prepare design reviews for your optical system to get stakeholder buy-in and communicate expectations to the hardware, software, test, and manufacturing teams.
• Forecast staffing needs, define roles, and interview candidates to ensure the optical payloads team is staffed appropriately to deliver on schedule.
• Mentor the engineers supporting you to make them more capable and autonomous in the realm of optical system development in the future – scoping work, providing feedback throughout, and reviewing and signing off on the quality of their work.
• Manufacturing is a major emphasis of this role. For any in-house fabrication and assembly, you’ll be responsible for the evaluation and selection of manufacturing equipment and working with the production team to develop a factory layout, work instructions, in-process checkouts, and end-of-line tests to ensure successful builds. 
   

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, optics, computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field. 
• 8+ years of experience in the design, manufacture, and test of optical systems. 
• Experience designing and deploying optical systems at every phase of the product life cycle (requirements generation, design, analysis, tolerance, procure, build, align, test, deploy, operate). 

Nice to Have 

• Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing – broad knowledge of manufacturing techniques, design for manufacturability, supply chain management, and productionization of assembly and test processes. 
• Experience with optical mechanisms – specifying their requirements, knowledge of feedback and actuation methods, basic controls analysis, quantifying mechanism error, and system-level testing. 
• Deep knowledge of electro-optical sensing technologies (ie. focal plane arrays, photodiodes, etc.) – their non-idealities, noise mechanisms, and mitigations, testing and characterization, and practical implementation / system integration details. 
• Experience conducting experimental research, data analysis, and visualizing esoteric datasets. 
• Understanding of the failure modes of electrical, mechanical, and optical systems in space environment. 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $280,000 + 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 

The Role 

You will be responsible for the design & validation of radio-frequency (RF) and microwave electronics to be hosted on some of the largest, most powerful, rapidly designed, and rapidly manufactured satellites ever deployed in space. In your first 6 months, you will work with a multidisciplinary team of antenna, RF, field programmable gate array (FPGA), digital signal processing (DSP), software, mechanical, and electrical engineers in order to prototype your systems and refine your designs. In your first two years you will have contributed to developing cutting-edge RF systems that will fly in space.  

Responsibilities 

• Lead research, design, and procurement of antenna systems
• Qualify radio-frequency and antenna hardware through environmental testing, including vibration, shock, thermal, and thermal vacuum (TVAC)  
• Assist with design and validation testing for radio-frequency and microwave hardware from UHF through Ka band, including antennas, low noise amplifiers, power amplifiers, filters, high-speed converters, and other RF electronic components 
• Execute development and production tests to meet internal and external customer needs 
• Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to integrate your designs into the spacecraft system 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer, electrical, aerospace engineering, or other relevant science, technology, or mathematics discipline 
• 8+ years of experience in microwave, RF, or antenna engineering  
• Experience with RF test equipment such as vector network analyzers (VNA), spectrum analyzer, etc. 
• Experience with anechoic chambers and antenna measurement assets such as near field scanners 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high velocity start-up atmosphere 

Nice to Have 

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in a field related to antenna design and analysis 
• Experience with environmental testing for space electronics such as thermal, vibration, TVAC, radiation, and EMI/EMC testing per standards such as SMC-S-016 
• Experience with RF systems testing, including antenna characterization and insertion loss tests 
• Experience with antenna and electromagnetic modeling and analysis software tools such as Ansys Electronics Desktop HFSS and Altair FEKO 
• Experience with software defined radio hardware development including high speed RF data converters (digital to analog and analog to digital converters), clock trees, and data converter interfaces 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $200,000 - $270,000 + 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 

The Role 

You will be the Responsible Engineer for system design, analysis, testing and integration of Avionics with specialized focus on spacecraft charging, radiation, EMI, and/or RF. You will have the unique opportunity to partner with a cross functional team of engineers to make impactful architecture trades, design new spacecraft hardware, and characterize the overall Avionics System performance on some of the largest, most powerful satellites. You will help establish production test infrastructure and qualify the spacecraft for the demanding environments of MEO and GEO. In your first two years, you will have qualified hardware for flight, completed Avionics integration on the satellite bus, and flown your first spacecraft. 

Responsibilities 

• Serve as Responsible Engineer for Avionics system design, performance, and hardware across the computing, power system, instrumentation, RF components, GNC sensors, and harnessing on the satellite bus 
• Collaborate closely within the cross functional Engineering teams to capture requirements, lead design trades, and integrate the design into the spacecraft systems 
• Create and update technical documentation including system diagrams, schematics, interface control documents, procedures, test/anomaly reports 
• Execute Avionics component and system testing on flight hardware through development acceptance, qualification, and integration testing 
• Support spacecraft integration testing, production issue dispositions, troubleshooting failures, and managing overall spacecraft risk 
• Design, develop and build Avionics production infrastructure 
• Write modular, reusable test, analysis, and automation software in Python and Rust 
• Effectively manage and communicate project plan, milestones, and schedule execution 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering or any equivalent combination of education and experience 
• 5+ years of experience in the architectural design, development, test, and integration of space-grade avionics systems 
• Experience programmatically interfacing with hardware test automation and data analysis tasks 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high velocity start-up atmosphere  
• Creative problem solver that can assess risk and make collaborative design and development decisions 

Nice to Have 

• Hands-on experience with environmental testing for space electronics and harnessing such as thermal, thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, radiation, and EMI/EMC testing per SMC-S-016 
• Expertise with vehicle grounding architecture, spacecraft charging, EMI, and/or RF testing and compatibility 
• Competence with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, etc.) 
• Strong presentation experience in highly technical design forums and reviews (Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, Flight Readiness Reviews, etc.) 
• Proficient with NX or similar CAD software including electrical harness routing 
• Expertise in PCB schematic capture and board layout, ideally using Altium or similar software 
• Experience with Linux, Bash, C++, MODBUS 
• Experience with vehicle level testing including writing test procedures, creating robust and efficient test sequencing, and analytical data review to evaluate hardware health  
• Familiarity with vehicle power analysis, flight software state machine structures, and communication systems  

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $140,000 - $190,000 + 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 

The Role 

You will own the success of component, subsystem, and vehicle level testing across structural, thermal, fluid, dynamic, and electromechanical systems. You will lead projects and help stand-up infrastructure to support the core testing infrastructure. In your first 6 months, you will define development test campaigns, design and build test setups, and be hands-on with flight hardware. In your first year, you will validate designs through prototype testing and lead large multidisciplinary test campaigns. You will drive best practices by leading large test campaigns and mentoring the growing team. 

Responsibilities 

• Own kickoff, design, fabrication, build, operation, data collection, and conclusion/results for development tests through full vehicle qualification campaigns 

• Design test hardware, fixturing, and tooling using CAD, FEA, and hand calculations 

• Demonstrate best practices for activating test stands, operating test equipment, instrumentation, and executing tests in a safe and organized manner 

• Troubleshoot performance issues and recommend solutions during test campaigns 

• Clearly communicate technical data, findings, and recommendations to team members across all levels of the organization 

• Anticipate future testing needs by collaborating with test suppliers and performing high impact infrastructure trade studies 

• Lead improvements to testing standards with company-wide impact by creating tools, methods, and processes 

• Guide and mentor team members with designs, workload, scheduling, and communication 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline 

• 5+ years of industry experience with mechanical, structural, and/or electromechanical test, design, and analysis 

• Experience designing, building, and testing mechanical assemblies and test fixtures for aerospace or terrestrial applications (satellite mechanical systems, payloads, launch vehicles, propulsion systems, and/or aircraft structures and mechanisms) 

• Experience with CAD or FEA software packages 

• Hands-on fabrication experience 

Nice to Have 

• Experience with data acquisition, controls, and dedicated test equipment (examples include motor dynos, material testers, vibration tables, environmental data loggers, motorsports DAQ) 

• Experience with the practical application of GD&T 

• Experience with NX (Unigraphics) and Teamcenter PLM 

• Experience with performing structural analysis (Simcenter 3D, Femap, or Hypermesh) 

• Basic practical programming abilities (Python, MATLAB, Simulink, C++, R, LabVIEW) 

• Demonstrated ability to own mechanical hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team  

• Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems in space environments and operations 

• Independent and self-motivated mindset, with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $140,000 - $175,000 + 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 

The Role 

You will be responsible for system design, analysis, testing and integration of avionics on some of the largest, most powerful, rapidly designed and manufactured satellites. You will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with a cross functional team of engineers to make impactful architecture trades, design new spacecraft hardware, and manage the overall avionics system implementation. You will be the Responsible Engineer for Avionics interfacing, harnessing, instrumentation, RF components, and GNC actuators. You will help establish production test requirements and support vehicle avionics integration to enable high-rate production and constellation launch cadence. In your first two years, you will have qualified hardware for flight, completed avionics integration on the satellite bus, and flown your first spacecraft. 

Responsibilities 

• Serve as Responsible Engineer for Avionics system design, performance, and hardware across the computing, power system, instrumentation, RF components, GNC sensors, and harnessing on the satellite bus 
• Collaborate closely within the cross functional Engineering teams to capture requirements, lead design trades, and integrate the design into the spacecraft systems 
• Create and update technical documentation including system diagrams, schematics, interface control documents, procedures, test/anomaly reports 
• Execute Avionics component and system testing on flight hardware through development acceptance, qualification, and integration testing 
• Support spacecraft integration testing, production issue dispositions, troubleshooting failures, and managing overall spacecraft risk 
• Design, develop and build Avionics production infrastructure 
• Write modular, reusable test, analysis, and automation software in Python and Rust 
• Effectively manage and communicate project plan, milestones, and schedule execution 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering or any equivalent combination of education and experience 
• 2+ years of experience in the documentation, development, testing, and integration of space-grade avionics systems 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high velocity start-up atmosphere  
• Creative problem solver that can assess risk and make collaborative design and development decisions 

Nice to Have 

• Hands-on experience with environmental testing for space electronics and harnessing such as thermal, thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, radiation, and EMI/EMC testing per SMC-S-016 
• Competence with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, etc.) 
• Strong presentation experience in highly technical design forums and reviews (Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, Flight Readiness Reviews, etc.) 
• Proficient with NX or similar CAD software including electrical harness routing 
• Expertise in PCB schematic capture and board layout, ideally using Altium or similar software 
• Experience with Linux, Bash, C++, MODBUS 
• Experience with vehicle level testing including writing test procedures, creating robust and efficient test sequencing, and analytical data review to evaluate hardware health  

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $150,000 + 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 

The Role 

You will own the success of component and subsystem testing across structural, thermal, fluid, dynamic, and electromechanical systems. In your first 6 months, you will define development test campaigns, design and build test setups, and be hands-on with flight hardware. In your first year, you will validate designs through prototype testing and lead multidisciplinary test campaigns. In your first two years you will progressively take on larger tests while directly supporting production and qualification testing. 

Responsibilities 

• Own kickoff, design, fabrication, build, operation, data collection, and conclusion/results for development tests 

• Design test hardware, fixturing, and tooling using CAD, FEA, and hand calculations 

• Have a hands-on approach to activating test stands, operating test equipment, instrumentation, and executing tests in a safe and organized manner 

• Troubleshoot performance issues and recommend solutions during test campaigns 

• Clearly communicate technical data, findings, and recommendations to team members across all levels of the organization 

• Continuously improve test standards by creating tools, methods, and processes 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline 

• Experience with CAD or FEA software packages 

• 2+ years of industry experience with mechanical, structural, and/or electromechanical design and analysis 

• Experience designing, building, and testing mechanical assemblies and test fixtures for aerospace or terrestrial applications (satellite mechanical systems, payloads, launch vehicles, propulsion systems, and/or aircraft structures and mechanisms) 

• Hands-on fabrication experience 

Nice to Have 

• Experience with data acquisition, controls, and dedicated test equipment (examples include motor dynos, material testers, vibration tables, environmental data loggers, motorsports DAQ) 

• Experience with the practical application of GD&T 

• Experience with NX (Unigraphics) and Teamcenter PLM 

• Experience with performing structural analysis (Simcenter 3D, Femap, or Hypermesh) 

• Basic practical programming abilities (Python, MATLAB, Simulink, C++, R, LabVIEW) 

• Demonstrated ability to own mechanical hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team outside a classroom setting (High Power Rocketry, CubeSats, Robotics Competitions, Formula SAE and Baja SAE, Engineers without Borders, Design-Build-Fly, NASA student launch, personal entrepreneurial ventures, etc.) 

• Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems in space environments and operations 

• Independent and self-motivated mindset, with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills 

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 

The Role

You will be responsible for designing, testing, and flying critical electronics across all of the K2 Space satellites. In your first 6 months you will prototype your first electronics assembly and execute environmental and performance testing to refine your designs. In your first year you will qualify your hardware for flight and begin designing even more capable devices for future generations of spacecraft. In your first two years you will have flown your electronics in space and developed novel designs across all avionics domains.

Responsibilities

• Design electronics PCBAs for spacecraft including architecture, component selection, circuit board design, board bring up and debugging
• Qualify your designs through environmental testing including vibration, shock, thermal, and thermal vacuum testing
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to integrate your designs into the spacecraft systems and operate your hardware in flight
• Develop test equipment, development PCBAs, and test scripts to assist with all of the above

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or 3+ years of professional experience in electrical engineering 
• Experience designing and testing electronics PCBAs in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

• Experience designing multi-layer PCBAs for high-speed digital applications
• Experience with high performance kW scale isolated power converter design
• Experience designing analog control loops, solid state load switches, motor inverters, EMI/EMC compliance, or sensor signal conditioning circuits
• Experience with digital processors, FPGAs, memory chips, or network switches
• Proficient with circuit simulation tools such as LTspice
• Experience with component selection for use in radiation environments
• Knowledge of filter design for stability, noise rejection, and surviving threat signals
• Experience with load switch design and power path protection schemes
• Experience programming in C/C++, Python, or Matlab

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base salary range for this role is $105,000 - $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 unlimited paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks

The Role 

As a Mission Payload Engineer within National Security Programs, you’ll serve as the primary technical interface between K2 Space, customers, and partners as we integrate advanced payload capabilities onto K2’s satellite bus platform. You’ll support the entire program lifecycle – from early proposal phases through spacecraft design, development, integration, test, and on-orbit operations.  

In this role, you will work closely with Program Managers and key engineering disciplines to define and negotiate payload interfaces (mechanical, data and software, power, mission, etc.) and develop integration and test plans that ensure successful mission execution.  You will also represent K2 Space in critical customer engagements, design reviews, and verification milestones. 

The ideal candidate has strong multi-disciplinary engineering skills, hands-on experience, and excellent communication abilities to effectively collaborate with National Security customers and stakeholders.     

Responsibilities 

• Manage payload integration across the full satellite lifecycle.  Support initial proposals, design, development, integration, testing, launch and on-orbit commissioning.  
• Serve as the primary customer interface for payload integration.  Lead technical discussions, represent K2 Space in design reviews, and ensure customer requirements are understood and met. 
• Development, maintain, and negotiate payload interface control documentation. Define mechanical, electrical, software, power, and mission interfaces, ensuring clear technical alignment between payload and bus teams. 
• Create and execute payload interface verification and validation plans.  Develop testing strategies to ensure compliance with mission and interface requirements, and oversee final sell-off with internal and external stakeholders.   
• Coordinate cross-functional integration efforts.  Work closely with vehicle engineering, avionics, software, propulsion, thermal, and AI&T teams to ensure seamless payload integration. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline. 
• 2+ years of experience working in the aerospace or space industry, working with spacecraft, launch vehicles, airborne systems, or payloads. 
• 2+ years of technical project management and/or systems engineering experience. 
• Hands-on experience with developing, integrating and testing launch vehicles, spacecraft, or other aerospace systems. 
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, software, and power interfaces for satellite payloads.  

Nice to Have 

• Master’s degree in an engineering discipline. 
• Experience working directly with National Security customers. 
• 5+ years of experience working in the aerospace or space industry, working with spacecraft, launch vehicles, airborne systems, or payloads. 
• Hands-on spacecraft integration and test experience, including environmental testing, verification and troubleshooting.  
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and deliver results across multiple parallel priorities. 
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work collaboratively in high-performing teams. 
• Active Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance preferred; willing to pursue and maintain a clearance if not already cleared. 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $135,000 + 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 

The Role

You will be responsible for designing some of the highest power systems ever flown in space. You will be able to develop a broad range of power electronics devices ranging from power switching to power conversion components capable of operating in the harshest space environments. In your first 6 months you will prototype your first high power devices and execute environmental and performance testing to refine your designs. In your first year you will qualify your hardware for flight and begin designing even more capable devices for future generations of spacecraft. In your first two years you will have flown your power devices in space and developed novel designs across all power domains.

Responsibilities

• Develop power electronics for large spacecraft with power systems ranging from 20kW to 100kW capability
• Serve as Responsible Engineer for flight hardware from conception through flight
• Qualify your designs through environmental testing including vibration, shock, thermal, and thermal vacuum testing
• Work with partners/customers to define interfaces between the power system and various spacecraft loads
• Develop models to analyze and verify power system performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• 3+ years of professional design experience with power electronics (research and extracurricular academic projects qualify)

Nice to Have

• Proficient with circuit simulation tools such as LTspice
• Experience with environmental testing for space electronics such as thermal testing, vibration testing, TVAC testing, shock testing, radiation testing, and EMI/EMC testing
• Experience with high performance kW scale isolated power converter design
• Experience with load switch design and power path protection schemes
• Experience with power stage component selection for use in radiation environments
• Knowledge of filter design for stability, noise rejection, and surviving threat signals
• Experience programming in C/C++, Python, or Matlab

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base salary range for this role is $105,000 - $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

The Role 

You will be the Responsible Engineer for system design, analysis, testing and integration of Avionics with specialized focus on spacecraft charging, radiation, EMI, and/or RF. You will have the unique opportunity to partner with a cross functional team of engineers to make impactful architecture trades, design new spacecraft hardware, and characterize the overall Avionics System performance on some of the largest, most powerful satellites. You will help establish production test infrastructure and qualify the spacecraft for the demanding environments of MEO and GEO. In your first two years, you will have qualified hardware for flight, completed Avionics integration on the satellite bus, and flown your first spacecraft. 

Responsibilities 

• Serve as Responsible Engineer for Avionics system design, performance, and hardware across the computing, power system, instrumentation, RF components, GNC sensors, and harnessing on the satellite bus 
• Collaborate closely within the cross functional Engineering teams to capture requirements, lead design trades, and integrate the design into the spacecraft systems 
• Create and update technical documentation including system diagrams, schematics, interface control documents, procedures, test/anomaly reports 
• Execute Avionics component and system testing on flight hardware through development acceptance, qualification, and integration testing 
• Support spacecraft integration testing, production issue dispositions, troubleshooting failures, and managing overall spacecraft risk 
• Design, develop and build Avionics production infrastructure 
• Write modular, reusable test, analysis, and automation software in Python and Rust 
• Effectively manage and communicate project plan, milestones, and schedule execution 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering or any equivalent combination of education and experience 
• 8+ years of experience in the architectural design, development, test, and integration of space-grade avionics systems 
• Experience programmatically interfacing with hardware test automation and data analysis tasks 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high velocity start-up atmosphere  
• Creative problem solver that can assess risk and make collaborative design and development decisions 

Nice to Have 

• Hands-on experience with environmental testing for space electronics and harnessing such as thermal, thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, radiation, and EMI/EMC testing per SMC-S-016 
• Expertise with vehicle grounding architecture, spacecraft charging, EMI, and/or RF testing and compatibility 
• Competence with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, etc.) 
• Strong presentation experience in highly technical design forums and reviews (Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, Flight Readiness Reviews, etc.) 
• Proficient with NX or similar CAD software including electrical harness routing 
• Expertise in PCB schematic capture and board layout, ideally using Altium or similar software 
• Experience with Linux, Bash, C++, MODBUS 
• Experience with vehicle level testing including writing test procedures, creating robust and efficient test sequencing, and analytical data review to evaluate hardware health  
• Familiarity with vehicle power analysis, flight software state machine structures, and communication systems  

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $180,000 - $240,000 + 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 

The Role 

As Principal Development Test Engineer, you will own the success of testing mechanical structures, materials, and electromechanical subsystems that will be key to our satellite operation. You will anticipate company needs and stand-up infrastructure to support the core and future business. In your first 6 months, you will define large-scale development test campaigns, design and build test setups, and be hands-on with flight hardware. In your first year, you will validate designs through prototype testing and lead large multidisciplinary test campaigns. You will drive company-wide best practices and make a large positive impact on the success of the K2 Space by leading large test campaigns and mentoring the growing team. 

Responsibilities 

• Design and fabricate test hardware, test stands, and test systems, as well as execute development tests for structures, components, and materials in order to support internal and external customer needs 
• Lead satellite subsystem test campaigns from kickoff through test report and beyond 
• Drive hands on hardware development testing, analysis processing/data reduction, and continuous improvement of testing methods and best practices across the company 
• Steer the development of data acquisition, control, and instrumentation systems at the integrated level and develop internal tools and company-wide best practices 
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to establish product requirements, testing methods and project test schedules, and mentor early-career engineers  

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline 
• 8+ years of industry experience with mechanical, structural, and/or electromechanical test, design, and analysis 
• Experience designing, building, and testing mechanical assemblies and test fixtures for aerospace or terrestrial applications (satellite mechanical systems, payloads, launch vehicles, propulsion systems, and/or aircraft structures and mechanisms) 
• Experience with CAD or FEA software packages 
• Hands-on fabrication experience 

Nice to Have 

• Experience with data acquisition, controls, and dedicated test equipment (examples include motor dynos, material testers, vibration tables, environmental data loggers, motorsports DAQ) 
• Experience with the practical application of GD&T 
• Experience with NX (Unigraphics) and Teamcenter PLM 
• Experience with performing structural analysis (Simcenter 3D, Femap, or Hypermesh) 
• Basic practical programming abilities (Python, MATLAB, Simulink, C++, R, LabVIEW) 
• Demonstrated ability to own mechanical hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team  
• Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems in space environments and operations 
• Independent and self-motivated mindset, with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills 

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary range for this role is $150,000 - $185,000 + 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 

The Role 

You will be responsible for designing, testing, and flying critical electronics across all of the K2 Space satellites. In your first 6 months you will prototype your first electronics assembly and execute environmental and performance testing to refine your designs. In your first year you will qualify your hardware for flight and begin designing even more capable devices for future generations of spacecraft. In your first two years you will have flown your electronics in space and developed novel designs across all avionics domains. 

Responsibilities 

• Design electronics PCBAs for spacecraft including architecture, component selection, circuit board design, board bring up and debugging 
• Qualify your designs through environmental testing including vibration, shock, thermal, and thermal vacuum testing 
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to integrate your designs into the spacecraft systems and operate your hardware in flight 
• Develop test equipment, development PCBAs, and test scripts to assist with all of the above  

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or related science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field 
• 8+ years of experience designing and testing electronics PCBAs in a fast-paced environment 

Nice to Have 

• Experience designing multi-layer PCBAs for high-speed digital applications 
• Experience with high performance kW scale isolated power converter design 
• Experience designing analog control loops, solid state load switches, motor inverters, EMI/EMC compliance, or sensor signal conditioning circuits 
• Experience with digital processors, FPGAs, memory chips, or network switches 
• Proficient with circuit simulation tools such as LTspice 
• Experience with component selection for use in radiation environments 
• Knowledge of filter design for stability, noise rejection, and surviving threat signals 
• Experience with load switch design and power path protection schemes 
• Experience programming in C/C++, Python, or Matlab 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $160,000 - $210,000 + 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 

The Role 

K2’s plan doesn't stop at satellite buses. Operating our own vehicles and manifesting regular rides to space uniquely positions K2 to design, test, and deploy-at-scale ambitious remote sensing payloads in MEO, GEO, cis-lunar, and deep space on unprecedented timelines. The satellite bus is the platform – the payloads are the mission. 

There are any number of space-based optical payloads that can generate value here on Earth (ex. forest fire detection, climate and atmospheric monitoring, etc.) and further planetary science in our solar system (ex. hyper-spectral imaging, laser-altimetry) -- all of which benefit from precisely steered and stabilized large aperture optical systems for collecting and transmitting optical energy from the UV to the infrared. 

As Principal Mechanisms Engineer, you will be responsible for defining how K2 designs, manufactures, tests, integrates, and deploys coarse pointing assemblies for large aperture optical payloads. The development timelines and manufacturing scale that we are targeting will require meaningful innovation, but you will have the resources and full support of K2 to make this possible and help raise the bar for the next generation of space technology companies. 
 
Responsibilities 

Responsible for delivering the... 

(1) design and tolerancing; 

(2) line-of-sight error budgeting and stabilization analysis; 

(3) environmental test and qualification plan; 

(4) supply chain and high-volume manufacturing plans; and  

(5) ground- and in-flight performance validation plans 

... for coarse pointing assemblies supporting large aperture (0.1m - 1m diameter) optical  payloads

• Collaborate with the optical and satellite bus teams to determine the optimal set of requirements for optical payload coarse pointing assemblies 

• Own the top-level CAD assembly for the optical payloads that you work on and work closely with the satellite structures team to determine optimal placement on the bus 

• Prepare design reviews for your mechanisms to get stakeholder buy-in and communicate expectations to the other hardware, software, test, and manufacturing teams 

• Continually own and refine program deliverables and associated schedules throughout development and production 

• Responsible for the evaluation and selection of manufacturing equipment for specialty processes

• Partner with production to develop work instructions, in-process checkouts, and end-of-line tests that ensure successful builds 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline 

• 8+ years of hands-on laboratory or work experience in optomechanics, electromechanical mechanisms, or electrical/mechanical design and testing 

• Deep experience with CAD and FEA software packages (examples/ NX, Simcenter, FEMAP, and/or Hypermesh) 

• Minimum 3+ years of experience working with one or more computer programing languages (examples: Python, Rust, C++, and/or MATLAB) 

Nice to Have 

• Experience with precision optical mechanisms — specifying requirements, trading gimbal / head-mirror / nested coarse-fine architectures, quantifying mechanism error, and validating pointing performance at the system level 

• Deep knowledge of 2-axis gimbal design for space applications, including bearing selection and preload, structural design, drive mechanisms, angular runout, and long-life operation in vacuum 

• Experience closing line-of-sight performance budgets through analysis, controls integration, and test — including structural dynamics, tolerance stack-up, jitter analysis, pointing calibration, and environmental qualification 

• Familiarity with precision actuation, sensing, and control technologies for space mechanisms, including encoders, resolvers, gyros / IMUs, and feedforward / closed-loop control approaches 

• Experience designing harness routing, cable wraps, slip rings, and other cable-management approaches for continuously or widely rotating mechanisms, including routing optical fibers through moving axes while managing bend radius, strain relief, and pointing disturbance 

• Experience leading mechanism hardware through the full product life cycle: requirements generation, architecture trades, detailed design, prototype builds, assembly / integration / test, productionizing, and flight validation 

• Experience contributing to spacecraft-level alignment and calibration planning for optical pointing mechanisms, including coordination with optical, GNC, and systems teams to relate mechanism reference frames to payload, spacecraft, and star-tracker coordinate systems 

• Experience with NASA-STD-5017, SMC-S-016, and GSFC-STD-7000 for the design and qualification of in-space Moving Mechanism Assemblies 

Compensation and Benefits 

• Base salary range for this role is $175,000 - $200,000 + equity in the company 

• Salary and level 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 

The Role 

K2’s plan doesn't stop at satellite buses, however. 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. 

There are any number of space-based optical payloads that can generate value here on Earth (ex. forest fire detection, climate and atmospheric monitoring, etc.) and further planetary science in our solar system (ex. hyper-spectral imaging, laser-altimetry, laser propulsion). For active optical payloads, high-power amplifiers and lasers that leverage K2’s on-orbit power capabilities will be a fundamental and enabling technology. Some of these near-term applications require the development of high-power, space-qualified fiber lasers and amplifiers in the near / short-wave infrared (ex. 1064nm) – but the future of atmospheric science and remote sensing will be unlocked by advances in space-qualified lasers in the UV and mid-IR. 

As Principal Optical Amplifier / Laser Engineer, you will define how K2 develops, designs, manufactures, tests, and deploys high-power lasers and amplifiers across all active optical payloads. The development timelines, optical power levels, operating environments, and lifetimes we are targeting require meaningful innovation; you will have the resources and full support of K2 to make this possible and help raise the bar for the next generation of space technology companies. 

Responsibilities 

• Responsible for delivering the... 

(1) system architecture, optical design, and performance budgets; 
(2) electro-optical-thermal modeling, lifetime analysis, and mitigation of nonlinear and reliability risks; 
(3) environmental qualification, and long-duration reliability testing; 
(4) technical leadership of vendors and external partners, including component qualification, supply-chain development, and transition to volume manufacturing; and 
(5) laboratory characterization, system-level validation, and mission readiness 

... of high reliability fiber amplifier systems. 

• Collaborate with the optical and satellite bus teams to determine optimal set of requirements for lasers and amplifiers.
• As the subject matter expert on lasers and optical amplifiers at K2, conduct system engineering feasibility studies for next-generation laser technologies supporting advanced remote sensing and planetary science payloads. In this capacity you will be fundamental to determining which future missions K2 undertakes.
• Forecast a staffing plan, define roles, and interview candidates to ensure the optical payloads team is staffed appropriately to meet laser and amplifier deliverables on schedule. 
• Manufacturing is a major emphasis of this role. For any in-house fabrication and assembly, you’ll be responsible for the evaluation and selection of manufacturing equipment and working with the production team to develop a factory layout, work instructions, in-process checkouts, and end-of-line tests to ensure successful builds. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, optics, materials science, electrical engineering, or a related technical field. 
• 8+ years of experience in the design, manufacture, and test of fiber and free-space lasers and optical amplifiers. 

Nice to Have 

• Deep knowledge of the physics, limitations, and system engineering tradeoffs of a wide variety of optical amplifier and laser technologies (optical parametric amplifiers, semiconductor optical amplifiers, quantum cascade lasers, etc.) 
• Deep knowledge of fiber manufacturing and processing equipment (splicing, tapering, end-capping, lensing, etc.) and experience working with a wide variety of fiber types and materials (step-index, GRIN, hollow-core, photonic crystal, etc.) 
• Experience conducting environmental acceptance and qualification test campaigns on optical assemblies. 
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing and test automation. 
• Experience with photonic circuit capabilities, design, fabrication, test, supply chain, and integration into higher level assemblies. 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $190,000 - $280,000 + 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 

Your Mission

The Mechanical Engineer, Propulsion Systems owns the end-to-end development of assigned mechanical hardware for space and missile defense systems, including solid rocket motor components, DACS-related hardware, flight mechanisms, fixtures, and ground support equipment. This role is not limited to desk-based design. It spans concept design, CAD, drawings, prototyping, fabrication support, hands-on assembly, integration, verification testing, failure investigation, and early-stage manufacturing support. The engineer applies established design guidelines and best practices, then feeds lessons from real builds and tests back into GITAI’s mechanical design standards to accelerate development cycles.

What You’ll Drive

• Design and iterate mechanical hardware for propulsion and missile defense systems, including solid rocket motor components, DACS-related hardware, flight mechanisms, fixtures, and ground support equipment, while also supporting broader robotic and spacecraft hardware development as needed.
• Work closely with propulsion, robotics, electrical, software, and systems engineers to define requirements, interfaces, load paths, assembly configurations, and test configurations that are practical to build, integrate, and verify.
• Support the mechanical design, build, assembly, integration, and maintenance of propulsion-related prototypes, robotic systems, and early flight-like builds, and feed lessons from fabrication, assembly, and test back into the design.
• Plan and execute mechanical and system-level testing for propulsion-related hardware and robotic systems, including operational verification, environmental/reliability testing, quality checks, and failure investigation, and use results to drive design improvements.
• Support vendor and in-house fabrication of flight and test hardware by creating mechanical drawings, reviewing manufacturability, resolving build issues, and maintaining drawing packages.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 1+ years of relevant experience designing, analyzing, and supporting the manufacturing of electro-mechanical systems or mechanisms. Internship, research, and extracurricular project experience counts.
• Proficiency with mechanical CAD.
• Experience creating mechanical drawings and maintaining drawing packages.
• Hands-on ability with mechanical assembly, integration, and testing.
• Must be able to safely lift and move items up to 40 pounds (with or without reasonable accommodation), including during assembly and test activities.
• Flexibility to work weekends as needed based on build and test schedules.
• Willingness to spend up to 50% of work time outside of Torrance at test sites (including Mojave and the greater Los Angeles area). Travel may increase for short periods during critical integration and test campaigns.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, as this role may require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance in the future.

Location & Employment Details

• Location: Torrance, CA (onsite). Travel to test sites (including Mojave and the greater Los Angeles area) is expected based on program needs.
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
• Salary Range: $100,000 – $125,000 per year + equity (commensurate with experience)
• Typical Work Hours: Monday to Friday, approximately 9:00am – 6:00pm (onsite). Flexibility is expected based on mission schedules and program needs.

Benefits

• Health Insurance – Platinum medical plan with 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees; 90% for dependents
• 401(k) Plan – Company match up to 3.5%, with traditional and Roth options
• Equity – Stock option eligibility depending on role
• Relocation Support – Available for qualifying positions
• Time Off – 11 paid holidays per year, 12 days of paid vacation per year, and paid sick leave (in accordance with applicable law)
• Office Perks – Free snacks and drinks, plus regular team events
• Mission-Driven Culture – Work alongside passionate teammates on real space hardware
• Cutting-Edge Work – Direct access to next-gen space robotics and flight hardware

No agency submissions, please.

At Heart Aerospace we develop the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane with a capacity of 30 passengers, an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 400 km. Heart is targeting type certification of the ES-30 by the end of the decade.

Your mission

As part of the Flight Mechanisms team, you will be responsible for design, development, validation, and eventually certification of components including primary and secondary flight control actuators, propulsion and landing gear components, and environmental control (ECS) components. You will work with electrical, software, and mechanical engineers across teams to build and fly complex systems.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited

• The opportunity to exercise full ownership over the design, fabrication and test of novel flight components.
• You will lead the design of crucial subcomponents including gears, bearings, seals.
• Design, build and test components to environmental qualification standards such as DO-160G, MIL-STD-810, or similar.
• Work will a cross-functional team developing electronic and software control systems.

(This position can be hired as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer or Staff Mechanical Design Engineer )

Skills & Requirements:
You'll Bring These Qualifications for Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanisms

• 5+ years experience using CAD software in a professional environment (e.g., NX, CATIA, SolidWorks or similar).
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, including design (CAD), analysis (FEA/hand calcs), and fabrication (machine shop)
• Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or electromechanical (motorized) systems.
• Passion for aircraft and electrification of the aviation industry.

You'll Bring These Qualifications for Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanisms

• 8+ years experience using CAD software in a professional environment (e.g., NX, CATIA, SolidWorks or similar).
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, including design (CAD), analysis (FEA/hand calcs), and fabrication (machine shop)
• Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or electromechanical (motorized) systems.
• Passion for aircraft and electrification of the aviation industry.

These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have:

• Thorough familiarity with aerospace design and regulatory standards (e.g., FAA, EASA) such as DO-160G, MIL-STD-810, or similar.
• Demonstrated experience with hand-calculation methods for preliminary and verification analysis of complex mechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of mechanical manufacturing fundamentals, including advanced GD&T concepts and application for mechanisms.
• Proven capability to take designs from concept through to analysis and production, working independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Education

• Bachelor's in mechanical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or similar engineering discipline.

About Axon 911 

Axon 911 brings together Prepared and Carbyne under Axon. Together, we are creating the only platform that combines modern 911 infrastructure with an AI intelligence layer—helping public safety agencies move faster, make better decisions, and deliver better outcomes in the moments that matter most.

911 is the backbone of public safety, yet the professionals behind it have long been held back by outdated technology. Axon 911 is here to change that. Joining this team means more than taking a job—it means helping shape the future of emergency response and building a safer, more connected world.

Your Impact

As a Senior Sales Engineer, Public Safety (Mountain or Pacific Region), you are both a technical expert and a storyteller. You’ll work closely with Account Executives (AEs), Regional Sales Managers (RSMs), and customers to translate complex technical requirements into compelling solutions. You will lead discovery, configure and demonstrate our platform, manage technical validations, and ensure a smooth handoff to post-sales implementation.

This role is ideal for someone who understands the intersection of technology, public safety operations, and customer success, and who thrives in a mission-driven, fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

Pre-Sales Solutioning

• Partner with AEs and RSMs to qualify opportunities, understand customer challenges, and design tailored technical solutions.
• Conduct in-depth discovery with 911 centers, emergency management agencies, and public safety IT teams.
• Deliver engaging product demonstrations, technical workshops, and proof-of-concept sessions tailored to the agency’s environment.
• Lead and respond to RFPs, RFIs, and security questionnaires with accuracy and professionalism.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, benefit-focused explanations for non-technical audiences.

Technical Leadership

• Serve as the subject-matter expert for Prepared’s platform architecture, integrations, APIs, and data workflows.
• Provide configuration and system design guidance based on customer requirements, existing CAD/NG911 systems, and IT infrastructure.
• Advise agencies on best practices for network security, system interoperability, and deployment planning.
• Stay up-to-date with public safety software trends, standards (NG911, CAD, RMS, PSAP operations), and competitor offerings.

Sales Enablement & Collaboration

• Work alongside Sales, Product, and Engineering to continuously improve our demo environments, messaging, and field readiness.
• Collect and relay customer feedback to influence product roadmap and technical documentation.
• Support proposal teams with technical content, diagrams, and specifications.
• Assist marketing and partner teams in developing technical collateral, webinars, and events.

Customer Advocacy

• Build trust with agency decision-makers, IT administrators, and operations leaders by demonstrating deep understanding of public safety workflows.
• Ensure technical confidence throughout the sales cycle to accelerate buying decisions.
• Represent Prepared at tradeshows, conferences, and industry events as a technical ambassador.

What You Bring

• 8+ years of progressive experience in public safety, emergency communications, or PSAP operations, with senior-level leadership experience strongly preferred (Director, Assistant Director, Executive Director, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience selling, implementing, or enabling public safety software (e.g., NG911 call handling, CAD, RMS, ESInet, radio systems, mass notification, or emergency communications platforms).
• Proven ability to operate as a field-facing technical advisor to Sales—owning discovery, solution design, demonstrations, technical validation, and RFP/RFI responses end-to-end.
• Deep understanding of PSAP workflows, operational constraints, funding models, procurement cycles, and compliance environments, including experience presenting to boards, executives, and elected officials.
• Strong technical fluency across cloud-based platforms, integrations/APIs, network infrastructure, data workflows, and system interoperability within public safety environments.

Additional Requirements

• Track record of building credibility with PSAP directors, IT leadership, emergency management leaders, and dispatch supervisors through consultative, trust-based engagement.
• Experience partnering cross-functionally with Product and Engineering to influence roadmap priorities based on real-world PSAP needs.
• Comfortable operating in high-growth, ambiguous environments with minimal playbooks—able to create structure, demo narratives, and field enablement materials where needed.
• Exceptional executive communication and storytelling skills—able to translate technical capability into operational ROI and mission impact.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% and represent Prepared as a technical ambassador at industry conferences and customer events.

Public Safety Technology & Systems Expertise

Candidates who are well-positioned for success in this role typically bring hands-on experience working with the core technology systems that power emergency communications centers.

This may include experience with:

• 911 call handling systems (CHE) such as VESTA, Viper, or Solacom
 • Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) platforms used to manage emergency response workflows
 • Radio console systems supporting multi-agency communications
 • Logging recorders used for call review, compliance, and operational analysis
 • Network and traffic analysis tools, such as Wireshark, used to troubleshoot system performance and integrations

Successful candidates often have direct experience supporting, configuring, troubleshooting, or operating these systems within PSAPs, ECCs, or other mission-critical public safety environments.

Work Location

This is a fully remote role open to candidates based in the United States. Candidates located in the Mountain or Pacific regions are strongly encouraged to apply. Due to the nature of the position, up to 75% travel is required, including customer meetings, training sessions, and industry events.

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, dental, and Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.

Pay Transparency

Axon offers a comprehensive total compensation package, which includes base salary, a generous annual bonus, and company equity.

The starting base salary for this role ranges from $110,000 to $160,000 annually, excluding commission and bonuses, and varies based on geographic market. Actual base pay will depend on several factors, including level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and location.

Our benefits are designed to support you physically, financially, and emotionally—through life’s major milestones and in your everyday moments. To learn more about our benefits, please visit www.axon.com/careers/benefits.

Position Title: Safety Manager

O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects. 

Salary Range: $106,000 - $112,000

Location: Onsite (Los Angeles, CA)    

Type: Full-Time                                             

Employee Benefits:

• 100% paid base coverage (Health, Vision, & Dental insurance).
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick
• Paid Vacation
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program

O2EPCM, Inc. https://o2epcm.com/  

Position: Safety Manager

Salary Range: $106,000 - $112,000

Location: Onsite (Los Angeles, CA)    

Type: Full-Time                

Position Description:
• This position will be assigned to the Valley Region but is a District-Wide position.
• Perform management oversight of construction activity on behalf of the client, report on contractor regulatory and contract safety compliance on multiple projects sites.
• Monitor compliance to all current OSHA requirements that relate to the specific construction projects.
• Perform daily safety reviews of work in progress in accordance with current Safety Regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as developed and updated by BuildLACCD.
• Monitor adherence to Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) requirements and procedures.
• Support to the Program Safety Manager, including but not limited to, attending any required meetings, or providing safety reports/analysis as requested.
• Attend construction meeting with college project team and general contractor. Leading the safety topic (toolbox), report on site observations (Observation Report) and review upcoming construction schedule for hazard preparedness.
• Perform ongoing construction site safety inspections and generate daily safety report for all site visits.
• Submit weekly Project Health Safety and Environmental Observation Report to College Project Manager.
• Perform ongoing review, for completion and accuracy, of contractor safety submittals, JHA, MOP, Fall Protection Plans, Crane Lift Plans, Excavation and Scaffold Erecting Plans, Confined Space Entry and hazard assessment of other high risk operations.
• Perform review of contractor submitted incident reports, participate in safety stand-downs, and prepare and submit lessons learned to Program Safety Manager.
• Perform and document safety orientation with contractor safety representative.
• Monitor adherence to zero tolerance and corrective action policy for workers found not in compliance with the Program’s safety policy.
• Flexibility in schedule and transportation to work at multiple sites based on assigned schedule and duties throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment, establish daily work priorities, and perform oversight at multiple active construction projects.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
• 10 years' of commercial construction experience in the US with a General Contractor
• 5 years' experience in California with a Contractor or major subcontractor
• 2 years' experience in construction of educational projects in a campus environment
• Strong experience managing field construction teams on multiple projects.
• Experience on demolition, renovation, and new construction building projects.
• Experience working on OCIP programs.
• All certificates and credentials must be active and current for consideration. Include a current copy of all certifications in resume package for verification.
• Minimum Requirement: Minimum of holding a valid Safety Management Specialist (SMS) certificate or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) issued by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) or Certified Safety Manager Construction (CSMC) certificate issued by the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) - (include copy of certificate in resume package)
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification - include copy in resume package for verification.
• Experience on modernization/renovation projects involving abatement, remediation of hazardous materials, hazardous material waste removal and handling, such as asbestos and lead based paint.
• Strong experience working senior management and field teams on large building programs across multiple sites and locations.
• Experience participating in scheduled construction Meetings with Contractors and Project Managers.
• Strong experience in safety incident reporting and daily construction reporting for multiple projects.
• Ability to effectively communicate with Owner's Construction Management staff and Contractor's Site Management Team.
• Ability to manage, control, and report safety incidents in a timely manner in accordance with OSHA regulations and Owner's Requirements.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and other basic software programs used in Construction.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Construction management, safety management, safety engineer or related degree is preferred
• Additional safety/health certifications and credentials as appropriate for this position
• Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER
• Current OSHA 500 (Trainer in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry) - (include copy of certificate in resume package)

Please note, if you move forward in the submission process, you will be asked to provide the following below.

1. Most updated resume
2. Certifications or Licenses obtained
3. 3-4 Professional References
4. Project List with values, dates, and company of any projects worked

O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects. 

Employee Benefits:

• 100% paid base coverage (Health, Vision, & Dental insurance).
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick
• Paid Vacation
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program

O2EPCM, Inc. https://o2epcm.com/  

NO PER DIEM. These are W2, long-term jobs with full benefits. NO relocation packages.

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER (SITE INFRASTRUCTURE)

Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Site Infrastructure) at Freeform, you will have the unique opportunity to bridge the gap between site infrastructure and next-generation autonomous manufacturing. You will deep dive into the complex mechanical systems that power Skyfall, our proprietary printing platform, ranging from industrial fluid and cooling systems, high-pressure gases, and factory performance monitoring systems leveraging sensors and data acquisition. This work is critical to the ultimate goal of enabling Freeform to deploy and scale its hardware stack globally. You will work alongside an interdisciplinary team of engineers to create custom solutions that ensure Freeform’s physical infrastructure is as advanced as the software driving it. The ideal candidate possesses a "no job too big or small" mentality and is a proactive problem-solver dedicated to accelerating the pace of innovation. 

3D printing experience is not required to be successful here - we look for leaders who are organized, accountable, collaborative, and motivated to build and scale world-class hardware operations.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement custom infrastructure for our next-gen printing system, Skyfall, including state-of-the-art thermal management (chillers), industrial plumbing, and high-flow gas delivery
• Develop and integrate factory performance monitoring systems, leveraging sensors and data acquisition (DAQ) to ensure real-time visibility into utility health, pressure levels, and flow rates
• Oversee critical utilities, ensuring power, process water, and industrial gases like nitrogen and argon are supplied to the Skyfall fleet in strict accordance with safety codes
• Define and implement preventive maintenance for facilities equipment (pumps, compressors, and HVAC) to optimize operational efficiency and minimize system downtime with a pragmatic eye for automation opportunities
• Secure the availability of specialized fluid system components and high-pressure fittings to ensure that infrastructure build-outs and engineering projects always move at the pace of innovation

 Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or similar engineering discipline
• 5+ years of facilities engineering, factory engineering, launch/ground systems engineering or similar experience
• Strong first principles understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer
• Hands-on ability to troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical and fluid systems

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) practices, specifically regarding high-pressure gas safety (NFPA 55) and metal powder handling
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, or similar) for designing facility layouts, piping routes, and custom mechanical mounts
• Experience developing infrastructure for high-volume production or scaling automated manufacturing lines
• Hands-on experience with industrial automation controls, PLCs, or building management systems (BMS)
• Background in aerospace ground support or rocket engine test site operations involving cryogenic or high-pressure fluid systems
• Experience with new facility buildouts, including managing external MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) contractors
• Knowledge of ITAR, ISO 9001, and/or similar industrial compliance standards
• Experience with metal additive manufacturing or similar powder-based industrial processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical infrastructure plans to cross-functional teams

Location:

• Based in Hawthorne, our vertically integrated facility brings technology development, R&D, and production together under one roof. We operate at the center of LA’s deep tech ecosystem, surrounded by some of the most ambitious hardware innovation happening anywhere in the country.

• Our fast-paced, cross-functional environment is built on close collaboration, and as such, this role requires full-time onsite presence (five days a week), with very limited exceptions.

What We Offer:

• We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions.
• We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology.
• Benefits
  • Significant stock option packages
  • 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
  • Life insurance
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k)
  • Relocation assistance provided
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
  • Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
  • Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
  • Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events
• Compensation  
  • As a growing company, the salary range is intentionally wide as we determine the most appropriate package for each individual taking into consideration years of experience, educational background, and unique skills and abilities as demonstrated throughout the interview process. Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company’s current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role. 
  • In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $100,000-$200,000. The upper end of the range is reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional experience, deep domain mastery, and a proven history of high performance and impact.
• Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity; employment with Freeform 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. 

MECHANICAL ENGINEER (SITE INFRASTRUCTURE)

Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits.

As a Mechanical Engineer (Site Infrastructure) at Freeform, you will have the unique opportunity to bridge the gap between site infrastructure and next-generation autonomous manufacturing. You will deep dive into the complex mechanical systems that power Skyfall, our proprietary printing platform, ranging from industrial fluid and cooling systems, high-pressure gases, and factory performance monitoring systems leveraging sensors and data acquisition. This work is critical to the ultimate goal of enabling Freeform to deploy and scale its hardware stack globally. You will work alongside an interdisciplinary team of engineers to create custom solutions that ensure Freeform’s physical infrastructure is as advanced as the software driving it. The ideal candidate possesses a "no job too big or small" mentality and is a proactive problem-solver dedicated to accelerating the pace of innovation. 

3D printing experience is not required to be successful here - we look for leaders who are organized, accountable, collaborative, and motivated to build and scale world-class hardware operations.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement custom infrastructure for our next-gen printing system, Skyfall, including state-of-the-art thermal management (chillers), industrial plumbing, and high-flow gas delivery
• Develop and integrate factory performance monitoring systems, leveraging sensors and data acquisition (DAQ) to ensure real-time visibility into utility health, pressure levels, and flow rates
• Oversee critical utilities, ensuring power, process water, and industrial gases like nitrogen and argon are supplied to the Skyfall fleet in strict accordance with safety codes
• Define and implement preventive maintenance for facilities equipment (pumps, compressors, and HVAC) to optimize operational efficiency and minimize system downtime with a pragmatic eye for automation opportunities
• Secure the availability of specialized fluid system components and high-pressure fittings to ensure that infrastructure build-outs and engineering projects always move at the pace of innovation

 Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or similar engineering discipline
• 2+ years of facilities engineering, factory engineering, launch/ground systems engineering or similar experience
• Strong first principles understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer
• Hands-on ability to troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical and fluid systems

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) practices, specifically regarding high-pressure gas safety (NFPA 55) and metal powder handling
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, or similar) for designing facility layouts, piping routes, and custom mechanical mounts
• Experience developing infrastructure for high-volume production or scaling automated manufacturing lines
• Hands-on experience with industrial automation controls, PLCs, or building management systems (BMS)
• Background in aerospace ground support or rocket engine test site operations involving cryogenic or high-pressure fluid systems
• Experience with new facility buildouts, including managing external MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) contractors
• Knowledge of ITAR, ISO 9001, and/or similar industrial compliance standards
• Experience with metal additive manufacturing or similar powder-based industrial processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical infrastructure plans to cross-functional teams

Location:

• Based in Hawthorne, our vertically integrated facility brings technology development, R&D, and production together under one roof. We operate at the center of LA’s deep tech ecosystem, surrounded by some of the most ambitious hardware innovation happening anywhere in the country.

• Our fast-paced, cross-functional environment is built on close collaboration, and as such, this role requires full-time onsite presence (five days a week), with very limited exceptions.

What We Offer:

• We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions.
• We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology.
• Benefits
  • Significant stock option packages
  • 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
  • Life insurance
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k)
  • Relocation assistance provided
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
  • Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
  • Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
  • Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events
• Compensation  
  • As a growing company, the salary range is intentionally wide as we determine the most appropriate package for each individual taking into consideration years of experience, educational background, and unique skills and abilities as demonstrated throughout the interview process. Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company’s current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role. 
  • In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $90,000-$150,000. The upper end of the range is reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional experience, deep domain mastery, and a proven history of high performance and impact.
• Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity; employment with Freeform 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. 

At Heart Aerospace we develop the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane with a capacity of 30 passengers, an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 400 km. Heart is targeting type certification of the ES-30 by the end of the decade.

Your mission

As part of the Flight Mechanisms team, you will be responsible for design, development, validation, and eventually certification of components including primary and secondary flight control actuators, propulsion and landing gear components, and environmental control (ECS) components. You will work with electrical, software, and mechanical engineers across teams to build and fly complex systems.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• The opportunity to exercise full ownership over the design, fabrication and test of novel flight components.
• You will lead the design of crucial subcomponents including gears, bearings, seals.
• Design, build and test components to environmental qualification standards such as DO-160G, MIL-STD-810, or similar.
• Work will a cross-functional team developing electronic and software control systems.

(This position can be hired as a Mechanical Design Engineer I or Mechanical Design Engineer II)

Skills & Requirements:
You'll Bring These Qualifications for Mechanical Design Engineer I, Mechanisms

• Experience using CAD software in a professional environment (e.g., NX, CATIA, SolidWorks or similar).
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, including design (CAD), analysis (FEA/hand calcs), and fabrication (machine shop)
• Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or electromechanical (motorized) systems.
• Passion for aircraft and electrification of the aviation industry.

You'll Bring These Qualifications for Mechanical Design Engineer II, Mechanisms

• 2+ years experience using CAD software in a professional environment (e.g., NX, CATIA, SolidWorks or similar).
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, including design (CAD), analysis (FEA/hand calcs), and fabrication (machine shop)
• Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or electromechanical (motorized) systems.
• Passion for aircraft and electrification of the aviation industry.

These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have:

• Thorough familiarity with aerospace design and regulatory standards (e.g., FAA, EASA) such as DO-160G, MIL-STD-810, or similar.
• Demonstrated experience with hand-calculation methods for preliminary and verification analysis of complex mechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of mechanical manufacturing fundamentals, including advanced GD&T concepts and application for mechanisms.
• Proven capability to take designs from concept through to analysis and production, working independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Education

• Bachelor's in mechanical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or similar engineering discipline.

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats. 

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com.

Role Overview: 

CHAOS is seeking an experienced Principal or Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of advanced missile and UAV launcher systems. This role owns end-to-end mechanical design from concept development through production and sustainment, of launcher systems supporting solid rocket motor effectors, turbine-powered UAVs, and electrically powered UAV systems across mobile ground and maritime platforms.  This role collaborates closely across functions and provides technical management of subcontracts. 

This role is suited for engineers who thrive in fast-paced, hands-on environments and are comfortable owning hardware from concept through field deployment. 

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on mechanical CAD and system integration experience, demonstrated launcher design and integration success, a deep understanding of ruggedized hardware design, and a proven ability to work independently and guide cross-disciplinary engineering efforts. 

This is a full-time, on-site position in Hawthorne, CA.  Level (Principal vs Sr Principal) will be determined based on relevant technical and leadership experience. 

 
Responsibilities: 

• Own mechanical architecture and integration of launcher systems across multiple platforms (ground and maritime) 

• Define and manage mechanical and electro-mechanical interfaces between missile, canister, and platform 

• Develop solutions for environmental protection and blast, plume, and thermal effects including gas management, shielding, and structural protection 

• Ensure compliance with safety interlock requirements and launch sequencing constraints. 

• Design mechanical safing features and contribute to system-level hazard analyses. 

• Design and develop mechanisms and actuation systems for deployment, retention, and release 

• Ensure compliance with relevant military standards 

• Serve as a primary technical hardware interface with customers, platform providers, suppliers, and manufacturing partners. Perform make/buy assessments 

• Lead integration of launcher systems onto mobile ground and maritime platforms, accounting for structural loads, motion environments, corrosion, and installation constraints 

• Support production transition, configuration control, and fielded system sustainment, including investigation and resolution of integration issues 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline 

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in mechanical design and system integration for aerospace or defense 

• Demonstrated experience designing missile launcher systems or closely related hardware 

• Strong background in structural design, mechanisms, and ruggedized hardware for harsh environments 

• Experience with electro-mechanical integration, including power and data interfaces and connector systems 

• Working knowledge of blast, thermal, and dynamic loads associated with rocket or missile systems 

• Familiarity with system safety principles, including safe-and-arm or fuzing interfaces and launch interlocks 

• Strong proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks or equivalent) and experience designing large assemblies 

• Solid understanding of mechanical interfaces, tolerancing, alignment, installation practices, and interface control documents (ICDs)  

• Experience interpreting and applying military standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810) and environmental qualification practices 

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical decisions and resolve cross-disciplinary integration challenges 

• Strong communication skills and ability to operate across multiple programs 

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance 

Preferred Requirements: 

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field 

• Prior experience serving as a mechanical technical authority on a program 

• Experience planning, instrumenting, and executing hardware tests 

• Experience with designing and integrating mechanisms and actuation systems 

• Experience with system-level requirements allocation 

• Familiarity with vehicle integration constraints, including shock, vibration, transport, and operational loads 

• Experience with at least one commercial FEA or multiphysics simulation package (NASTRAN, ABAQUS, ANSYS, CFD codes, COMSOL, etc.) 

• Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes for mobile or deployable mechanical structures and mechanisms 

• Experience with prototyping, additive manufacturing, CNC machining, and other fabrication techniques 

• Familiarity with military-style connectors (e.g., mil-circular 38999, ARINC, micro-D) 

Why CHAOS?

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
• Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. 

Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.

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O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects. 

Employee Benefits:

• 100% paid base coverage (Health, Vision, & Dental insurance).
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick
• Paid Vacation
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program

O2EPCM, Inc. https://o2epcm.com/  

Position Overview 
This position is bond-eligible and is strictly limited to work associated with capital construction, modernization, and sustainability projects as defined under the BuildLACCD Bond Program. Duties performed under this position shall not include routine maintenance, repair, or operational tasks that fall within the responsibilities of facilities Maintenance & Operations (M&O). The scope of this role is exclusively tied to bond-eligible activities such as planning, design, construction, commissioning, and related project management functions necessary to deliver capital improvements consistent with LACCD’s Capital Construction Bond Program requirements and legal limitations governing bond fund expenditures.

Description:
• Lead and manage sustainability projects in accordance with District and program policies and procedures for College construction bond operations.                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Ensure all project planning aligns with District’s sustainability goals and initiatives.
• Follow and successfully execute program Quality Management System.
• Review and develop contract documents.
• Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and report performance of construction projects.
• Identify risks and create risk mitigation plans successfully.
• Document and report all project data accurately and in a timely manner.
• Successfully manage and execute 5 to 10 projects simultaneously, ranging in construction value and complexity from $1M to $30M each.
• Deliver construction projects on schedule and within budget.
• Successfully closeout projects in accordance with DSA and PMO/District protocols.
• Track status of all projects and provide management reports relative to construction project delivery schedules.
• Track status and provide management reports relative to scheduling, cost control, staffing and other related construction contract requirements.
• Review and inspect construction site offices to assess performance of construction teams and adherence to legal requirements.
• Review recommended actions in resolving disputes relative to construction projects.
• Direct and assist in outreach efforts to provide information about college projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Management of multiple construction projects; experience within a large capital improvement program and familiarity with relevant Public Codes
• BA or BS in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management or a closely related field. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
• 2 years’ experience in Educational Facility Construction
• Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Knowledge of all parts of the project life cycle, to include master planning, design, construction and closeout.
• Experience in alternative delivery methods.
• Experience with using a web based project management system.
• Experience in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects and/or the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS)
• Experience in Formal Construction Partnering
• Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes or similar
• A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the California State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
• A valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI).

Please note, if you move forward in the submission process, you will be asked to provide the following below.

1. Most updated resume
2. Certifications or Licenses obtained
3. 3-4 Professional References
4. Project List with values, dates, and company of any projects worked

O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects. 

Employee Benefits:

• 100% paid base coverage (Health, Vision, & Dental insurance).
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick
• Paid Vacation
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program

O2EPCM, Inc. https://o2epcm.com/  

NO PER DIEM. These are W2, long-term jobs with full benefits. NO relocation packages.

ESA seeks a highly motivated Coastal Engineer with 5+ years of experience in physical coastal processes to join our Environmental Hydrology & Design Team based out of our San Francisco, CA office. The ideal candidate shall serve as a technical specialist, performing quantitative analysis, modeling, and engineering in support of multi-objective planning and design projects, including shore and wetland restoration design, natural resource management, flooding and erosion studies, and sea-level rise adaptation planning. The ideal candidate shall be able to work onsite a few days per week in one of our offices (San Francisco, CA, Sacramento, CA, Los Angeles, CA, and/or Seattle, WA). 

Who You Are 

You are a Coastal Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in physical coastal processes such as wave theory and modeling, coastal flood hazard analysis, and sediment transport analysis and modeling.

You have a degree in Coastal Engineering or a closely related field and a California Professional Engineers license or the ability to obtain one. A master’s or PhD is desirable but not required. An advanced degree with 2-4 years of experience will be considered as well.

You possess basic knowledge of California coastal regulations, policies, processes, and principles. You are an effective team player and have experience delegating work to and providing supervisory support for entry-level staff.  You have strong writing skills and can distill complex engineering and scientific concepts in an understandable way for the public, clients, agency staff, teaming partners and other project stakeholders. You are effective at communicating complex coastal analyses in oral presentations to peer groups and technical advisory groups.

You thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment and can manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines while working on a team or independently.

What You Will Do for ESA

You will work in collaboration with our team of hydrologists, geomorphologists, biologists, engineers and regulatory experts to help manage, restore and enhance natural shores and wetlands throughout Northern California and beyond.

You may serve as a Task Manager on basic or moderately complex projects, developing and tracking scopes of work, schedules, budgets and invoices under a Project Manager’s direction.

You will write clear and concise engineering and scientific reports and papers, communicate concepts in presentations to the public and to technical reviewers and provide mentorship for more junior staff including delegating work, reviewing work for accuracy and providing constructive feedback while working on projects together.

What’s Special About Our Team

ESA's Environmental Hydrology & Design team includes engineers, hydrologists, geomorphologists, and landscape architects. Much of our work is oriented toward the restoration of habitat and ecosystem function, often as part of multi-benefit projects. As a highly integrated team, we value creative thinking, teamwork, and multi-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary engagement and integration.

What’s Special About ESA

Joining ESA means becoming part of a close-knit team of environmental professionals who contribute to outstanding projects, improve environmental stewardship, and advance a more sustainable and resilient future for our communities and wild places.

At ESA, we provide benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance (paid at 70% for you AND your family), annual allocations of company share through our ESOP, a 401(k) plan with company match, and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, to name a few.

We also provide specific programs whether you want to further your technical expertise, sharpen your business acumen, or help lead the next generation of employee-owners. We want to support you in reaching your career goals through tuition reimbursement, professional development bonuses, and attendance at conferences.

Join Sony Honda Mobility of America Inc.

Sony Honda Mobility of America Inc. is a proud subsidiary of Sony Honda Mobility Inc., a 50/50 joint venture between Sony and Honda, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Our American headquarters in Culver City, California, established in March 2023, is at the forefront of bringing the innovative electric vehicle, AFEELA, to the US market. AFEELA embodies the essence of "FEEL," creating an interactive relationship where people and mobility connect through advanced sensing and network technologies.

At Sony Honda Mobility of America, we are dedicated to moving people through innovative solutions inspired by diversity. Join us in shaping the future of mobility with creativity, technology, and a commitment to excellence. Apply now to make a difference!

Position Summary

Sony Honda Mobility of America is seeking a Vehicle Diagnostics Engineer specializing in ECU behavior and vehicle network communication to support post production AFEELA vehicles.

This role focuses on diagnosing vehicle issues by reconstructing vehicle behavior using communication signals, ECU responses, and measurement data. The engineer will analyze interactions between ECUs, sensors, actuators, and vehicle networks to determine root causes of customer visible issues.

The ideal candidate is capable of analyzing vehicle communication signals and system responses even when logs and measurement data are incomplete or time misaligned. You will triage issues across software, communication, and hardware domains while working directly with real vehicles and collaborating with engineering teams in the United States and Japan.

This is a highly hands on engineering role focused on vehicle level debugging, system analysis, and root cause investigation.

Job Responsibilities

• Own end to end vehicle level debugging and analysis of ECU communication behavior and device responses from initial symptom through root cause hypothesis
• Investigate post production vehicle issues affecting ECU communication, sensors, actuators, and vehicle subsystems
• Capture and analyze vehicle CAN communication and signal behavior using Vector tools such as CANoe and CANape
• Perform signal level diagnostics including validity checks, timing analysis, plausibility checks, and state transition analysis
• Analyze how ECUs, sensors, and actuators respond to commands, signals, and environmental conditions
• Acquire and analyze vehicle measurement data using Vector tools and INCA to support root cause investigations
• Collect and review logs from vehicle systems including ECU logs, network traces, and system traces
• Correlate CAN signals, ECU responses, and measurement data to reconstruct event timelines and system behavior
• Identify and isolate ECU or device level faults including sensor failures, actuator behavior issues, ECU internal faults, and electrical anomalies
• Determine whether issues originate from ECU software logic, communication behavior, system configuration, or hardware defects
• Reproduce issues on real vehicles when possible and document reproduction conditions and investigation findings
• Produce clear technical investigation reports including signal analysis, logs, timelines, and root cause hypotheses
• Support critical field escalations requiring rapid vehicle level technical analysis
• Collaborate with engineering teams in the United States and Japan to support diagnosis and resolution of vehicle issues
  

Required Qualifications for Position

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field
• 4 to 8 years of experience analyzing vehicle communication behavior or ECU interactions in automotive systems
• Strong experience analyzing vehicle CAN communication and signal behavior
• Hands on experience using Vector tools such as CANoe and CANape
• Hands on experience using INCA for vehicle measurement, calibration, or diagnostics
• Experience diagnosing ECU or device behavior using signal analysis and vehicle measurement data
• Strong debugging and problem solving skills across software, communication, and hardware domains
• Experience investigating issues directly on real vehicles
• Ability to analyze complex vehicle system behavior and reconstruct events from fragmented or incomplete data

Preferred Qualifications for Position

• Experience analyzing DLT logs from AUTOSAR based ECUs
• Experience using DLT analysis tools such as DLT Viewer or Vector CANoe DLT plugins
• Experience diagnosing device communication and system behavior using ADB or QNX command line tools
• Knowledge of UDS diagnostics and ECU startup, sleep, and reset behavior
• Experience analyzing Ethernet based vehicle networks or modern automotive architectures
• Experience automating log or trace analysis using Python or similar scripting languages
• Experience supporting post production vehicle field investigations or customer issue escalation

Additional Details

• Work Arrangement: Primarily on site in Torrance, CA
• Travel Requirements: Approximately 20% travel for vehicle testing, investigations, and engineering collaboration
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this position

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible Working Policy
• Paid parental leave
• 401k Program
• “Take What You Need” time off policy, with a minimum of 15 days off per year, and holiday breaks
• Yearly bonuses (subject to eligibility)
• Company phone (subject to eligibility)
• Company swag
• A brand new laptop and monitor
• Special discounts on Sony products
• Learning and Development quarterly stipend
• More to come!

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $130,000-$140,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for.  The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.   

Sony Honda Mobility of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants

Sony Honda Mobility of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at SHMA-Recruiting@sony-honda-mobility.com Please indicate the position you are applying for.

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