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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 20 days K2 Space 's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 78% of K2 Space 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at K2 Space
- low 0 stale, 0 reposted of 220 open
- Hiring momentum
- 244 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from K2 Space 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for K2 Space .
About this role
As an Optomechanical Engineer at K2, you will design and build precision optomechanical structures for optical payloads used in satellites. Your work will involve collaborating with optical engineers to ensure the alignment and stability of optical systems through various environmental challenges. You will also be responsible for defining requirements, conducting analysis, and validating designs through prototype iterations, ultimately supporting the production and integration of flight hardware.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of K2 Space as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, optical, or other relevant engineering discipline
- 2+ years of experience in mechanical or optomechanical design and analysis
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software for detailed part and assembly design
- Hands-on experience mounting optics (lenses and mirrors) and designing the structures that support them
Nice to have
- Proficiency with Siemens NX CAD
- Familiarity with STOP (Structural-Thermal-Optical Performance) analysis
- Experience designing, building, and testing precision optomechanical or opto-structural hardware for aerospace applications
- Experience with flexure design, optical bonding, and kinematic mount design for space environments
- Demonstrated ability to own optomechanical hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team
What you get
- Base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $210,000 + equity in the company
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Salary and level are based on various factors, which may lead to variability in compensation
- The role requires hands-on assembly and testing, which may not suit all candidates
- The company is in a high-growth phase, which can mean a fast-paced and potentially high-pressure work environment
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Listed by K2 Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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