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Engineering CAD Administrator

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K2 Space

K2 Space

51-200 employees

Manufactures cost-effective satellite buses

Compensation Overview

$90k - $150kAnnually

+ Equity

Mid

Los Angeles, CA, USA

US Citizenship Required

Category
Hardware Engineering
Mechanical Hardware Engineering
Required Skills
CAD
Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience supporting CAD/PLM for a hardware engineering team
  • Experience with implementation of CAD integration on Siemens NX and Teamcenter PLM
  • Experience with developing tools, automations, and custom configurations in NX and Teamcenter
  • Experience with creating and maintaining templates, libraries, and user best practices
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of CAD modeling, drawing creation, and drafting processes
Responsibilities
  • Drive and contribute to improvements in PLM processes and the resulting changes in NX and supported CAD systems
  • Work with users to develop/update tool customizations to improve efficiency
  • Lead the development and maintenance of common parts and features
  • Create and manage templates and best practices to maintain consistency and high quality across all of the design teams
  • Provide a robust CAD operating environment through promptly responding to user requests for support
  • Administer and support user access, permissions, and licensing to provide secure access to NX and supported CAD systems
  • Work with our IT team to manage and maintain CAD tool servers & databases
  • Support and provide training to new and existing staff
  • Create and maintain documentation for user support processes
  • Develop and deploy proprietary and 3rd party NX and Teamcenter Tools
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science degree in a technical field with experience in developing, documenting, and training to CAD standards, including formal drafting standards and modeling standards
  • Experience with Altium products, ECAD/MCAD collaboration, and associated integrations
  • Experience with the drafting, the practical application of GD&T, and hardware inspections
  • Experience with design for metallic machined, composite, and tooling structures
  • Experience with MES, MRP, and other production systems
  • Experience with NX Open
  • Experience with Oracle or SQL Server databases
  • Independent and self-motivated mindset, with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills

K2 Space manufactures satellite buses, which are the main structures and systems of satellites, excluding the payload. Their product allows clients to create customized satellites for various missions, including scientific research, commercial communication, and defense. K2 Space differentiates itself from competitors by offering high-capability satellite buses at a lower cost, breaking the traditional link between satellite mass and price. This affordability enables organizations with budget constraints to pursue advanced satellite capabilities. The goal of K2 Space is to expand the possibilities for space exploration and development by making ambitious space missions more accessible.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$178.5M

Headquarters

West Hollywood, California

Founded

2022

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • K2 Space raised $110M to scale production of high-power, multi-orbit satellites.
  • The U.S. government's investment in space defense presents contract opportunities for K2 Space.
  • Advancements in propulsion technology enable longer lifespans for K2 Space's satellite buses.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from SpaceX and Blue Origin could impact K2 Space's market share.
  • Reliance on large contracts poses financial risks if contracts are delayed or canceled.
  • Expansion into a new facility may lead to operational challenges and increased overhead costs.

What makes K2 Space unique

  • K2 Space offers high-capability satellite buses at a fraction of traditional costs.
  • The company breaks the historical correlation between satellite mass and cost.
  • K2 Space's team includes veterans from leading aerospace companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Company Equity

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

-6%
Dot.LA
Mar 7th, 2025
K2 Space Raises $110M for Satellites

K2 Space, based in Torrance, raised $110 million in Series B funding, co-led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Altimeter Capital, bringing its total funding to $180 million since 2022. The company is scaling up production of high-power, multi-orbit satellites with a new 180,000-square-foot facility. This funding positions K2 Space to compete as demand for powerful satellites grows.

SpaceNews
Feb 13th, 2025
K2 Space raises $110 million to scale up satellite production

WASHINGTON - K2 Space, a satellite manufacturing startup aiming to disrupt the industry with lower-cost, high-capacity spacecraft, has raised $110 million in a Series B funding round co-led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Altimeter Capital.

Finsmes
Feb 13th, 2025
K2 Space Raises $110M in Series B Funding

K2 Space raises $110M in Series B funding.

PR Newswire
Feb 13th, 2025
K2 Space raises $110M Series B

K2 Space announced a $110 million Series B funding round to scale production of its high-power satellite platform. The round was co-led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Altimeter Capital. The company also celebrated the opening of a new 180,000 sq ft factory in Torrance, CA, and the success of its first in-space demonstration. K2 Space has raised $180 million in equity and secured over $50 million in contracts. The funds will be used to expand production and hire talent.

SpaceWar
Dec 20th, 2024
K2 Space secures $60M STRATFI contract for key MEO satellite mission

K2 Space has been awarded a $60 million contract by the U.S. Space Force for its inaugural Mega Class satellite mission, "Gravitas."