Senior Fluids Manufacturing Engineer at K2 Space · LumiJobs
senior
$140k–$175k
H1B: no
K2 Space Senior Fluids Manufacturing Engineer leading the manufacturing effort for K2 Space’s first Pumped Fluid Loop system. Responsible for manufacturability, prototype building, tooling design, and production transition.
Responsibilities
Stand up the work center to manufacture and assemble our first Pumped Fluid Loop
Lead DFM efforts with design engineering teams, influencing architecture decisions to optimize for cost, quality, scalability and integration risk
Develop manufacturing planning and build flows for the satellite’s fluid systems
Develop and deploy advanced manufacturing technologies, automation concepts, and tooling systems to support increasing production rate
Collaborate with Engineers and Technicians to disposition nonconformances and evaluate any corrective actions
Act as the manufacturing point of contact for system fill, proof, and leak
Develop capacity models and rate ramp strategies to support rapid program growth
Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in electricalExperience creatingExperience in assembling fluid systemsExperience creating GSEProficient in Python and/or Rust
Required
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, computer, or other engineering discipline
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role
Experience creating, improving, and deleting production process and workflows
Experience interacting with CAD software and CAD models
Experience qualifying (vibrational and thermal testing) components and assemblies
Experience in assembling fluid systems
Demonstrated knowledge of leak testing methods
Experience working in a clean room and with ESD-sensitive equipment
Experience creating GSE, tooling, or fixtures to support manufacturing operations
Preferred
Experience or exposure in a test or automation role
Proficient in Python and/or Rust
Experience with fluid component functional testing (pumps, accumulators)
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
Expert multitasking skills with the ability to juggle priorities while maintaining focus to deliver against program goals
