K2 Space

Principal Photonic Systems Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$110k-$280kDetected 5 days ago

Data AnalysisSupply ChainSystems EngineeringMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringResearchLeadership

About the role

K2's plan doesn't stop at satellite buses, however.
The satellite bus is the platform - the payloads are the mission.
The tasks that a Photonic Systems Engineer would contribute to at K2 include some or all of the following:

detailed optical design and tolerancing;
technical leadership of vendors and external partners, including component qualification, supply-chain development, and transition to volume manufacturing; and
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.
Collaborate with the optical and satellite bus teams to determine feasibility and optimal system requirements for photonic technologies.
Architecting, developing, building, and deploying K2's photonic circuits
Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!

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).

Experience conducting experimental research, data analysis, and visualizing esoteric datasets.
Understanding of the failure modes of electrical, mechanical, and optical systems in space environment.
If you don't meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply!
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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

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