Principal Build & Integration Engineer

The Role

As a Principal Build Engineer, you'll be at the helm of K2's Mega class satellite build campaign as we accelerate into high-rate production. You’ll drive instrumental changes to the build flow, working to optimize build sequencing and adapt to vehicle issues as they arise throughout integration to ensure on-schedule delivery. You'll become a vehicle systems expert, collaborating with many different teams across the company. Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, turning complexity into clarity while pioneering industry-leading tools, techniques, and designs that push the boundaries of satellite manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop integration planning and satellite build flows for the K2 Mega class satellite at the system level
• Partner with production to define, create, and iterate on solutions that increase build efficiency
• Refine processes and create tools to reduce the number of nonconformances at all stages of vehicle build
• Serve as an integration point of contact for vehicle and stacked vehicle level proto-qualification
• Drive electrical and mechanical design engineers to implement game-changing Design-For-Integration improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other engineering discipline
• 10+ years of experience in an integration engineering role (includes internships and hardware-intensive extracurricular projects)
• Experience creating, improving, and deleting production process and workflows in a high-rate production environment
• Experience interacting with CAD software and CAD models
• Experience working in a clean room and with ESD-sensitive equipment
• Experience leading lift operations
• Experience creating GSE, tooling, or shipping containers to support production operations
• Experience with qualification campaigns on large assemblies (proof, vibration, shock, TVAC, acoustic)
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Expert multitasking skills with the ability to juggle priorities while maintaining focus to deliver against program goals

Nice to Have

• Proficient in Python
• Experience or exposure in a test or automation role
• Experience leading launch integration operations
• Experience with payload integration
• Active security clearance

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary range for this role is $175,000 - $200,000 + 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