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July 11, 2026

Mechanical Engineering Supply Chain Lead

Mid • On-site

90,000 - 120,000 USD/yr

Los Angeles, CA

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by significant investor funding and commercial and government contracts, the company is mass-producing high-power satellite platforms for missions from LEO to deep space.

The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, requiring a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. K2 satellites are engineered to survive harsh radiation environments and capitalize on massive launch vehicles to deliver capability at constellation scale across multiple orbits.

With multiple launches planned through 2026 and 2027, K2 is focused on developing the solar system through advanced spacecraft production.

The Role

As a Mechanical Engineering Supply Chain Lead you will be responsible for several critical aspects of the supply chain organization. You will be responsible for finding, building, and managing the quality of parts in the mechanical supply chain with a special focus on mechanical and solar blanket assemblies. Key skills include technical procurement of mechanical and structural hardware and Bill of Material (BOM) management for owned assemblies.

Responsibilities

Technical Procurement

  • Lead sourcing efforts on commodities such as bearings, motors, encoders, consumables, and adhesives in support of mechanical and structural assemblies
  • Negotiate contracts for highly complex components with specialized suppliers
  • Provide design for manufacturability feedback for new mechanical designs

Material Planning and Process Development

  • Manage the Bill of Materials for all owned mechanical and structural assemblies
  • Develop planning processes for improved mechanical assembly demand accuracy
  • Develop new software tools and processes to support better supply chain process controls in areas such as quality clause deployment, logistics, and inventory management
  • Lead Clear to Builds with engineering to ensure assembly milestones are completed to hit critical company deadlines

Supplier Development and Management

  • Develop and manage the supplier base to support ongoing development across satellite subsystems from NPI through production phases
  • Act as the primary interface between suppliers and internal customers including supplier onboarding, evaluation, negotiation, and project management
  • Run quarterly business reviews with strategic suppliers to ensure consistent improvement across the supply chain

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience of supply chain management or engineering in the aerospace industry working on mechanism components
  • 3+ years of technical experience with motors, bearings, and encoders or working in mechanical assemblies
  • Experience managing suppliers in a fast-paced environment
  • 2+ years in production management or production planning
  • Strong understanding of quality control practices such as issue tickets
  • Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional environment with engineering, production, and finance
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Nice to Have

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, finance, mechanical, aerospace, mathematics, or other relevant engineering discipline
  • Experience procuring machined components, consumables, heat pipes, and capital equipment
  • 3+ years of technical procurement experience
  • 3+ years in a new product introduction environment
  • Prior experience with space mechanisms and structures
  • Bill of Material management and planning experience
  • Experience implementing AS9100 or completing AS9100 audits
  • Experience reading and interpreting technical engineering drawings
  • Experience working in a mechanical production facility

Compensation and Benefits

  • Base salary range of $90,000 - $120,000 plus equity
  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and additional perks

Export Compliance

The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including ITAR. The person hired for this role must either be a U.S. person as defined by federal regulations or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.

Equal Opportunity

K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and qualifications.

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