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K2 Space

Provides cost-effective, high-capability satellite buses

Welder & Fabrication Technician

Welding & Metal FabricationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLos Angeles, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least five years of experience with Class A TIG/MIG welding and thin sheet metal.
  • At least five years of experience with sheet metal fabrication and forming.
  • Strong proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and technical drawing interpretation.
  • Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
  • Must be able to perform repetitive tasks including bending or twisting, grasping, standing, lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, carrying, and using hands to operate tools or equipment.
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
  • Must be a U.S. person as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.

Responsibilities

  • Support establishment of the development shop, including equipment selection and initial setup.
  • Perform Class A weld quality work, including tungsten inert gas (TIG), metal inert gas (MIG), and other specialized welding processes.
  • Process sheet metal using water jet cutting and other machine tools.
  • Operate fabrication equipment including a CNC press brake, shear roller, mill, lathe, horizontal and vertical bandsaws, and sanding equipment.
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform preventative maintenance.
  • Identify and initiate projects that improve program success and progress.
  • Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards.
  • Communicate with engineering teams and leadership to align on capabilities and prioritize support.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment in compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) standards.
  • Provide process improvement ideas and design feedback to improve manufacturability.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working in a space hardware development program.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced development environment and adapting to short production schedules.

About the Company

K2 Space

Provides cost-effective, high-capability satellite buses

K2 Space provides cost-effective, high-capability satellite buses—the main structure and systems of a satellite excluding the payload. Buses include core subsystems such as power, attitude control, propulsion, thermal management, and communications, and are modular for customers to add their own payloads, enabling large satellites at a lower cost. The company focuses on the bus to decouple payload costs from spacecraft, leveraging an experienced team from SpaceX and Blue Origin to offer affordable, scalable platforms for commercial, scientific, and defense missions. Its goal is to unlock ambitious space missions by making high-capability satellites affordable and expanding opportunities in space exploration and development.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Series D
Total funding
$943.6M
Headquarters
Torrance, CA
Founded
2022

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