Principal Mechanisms Engineer, Optical is open at K2 Space in Los Angeles, CA. The posting gives a salary of $175K - $200K. Posted on Apr 28, 2026, and still on K2 Space’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
K2’s plan doesn't stop at satellite buses. Operating our own vehicles and manifesting regular rides to space uniquely positions K2 to design, test, and deploy-at-scale ambitious remote sensing payloads in MEO, GEO, cis-lunar, and deep space on unprecedented timelines. The satellite bus is the platform – the payloads are the mission. There are any number of space-based optical payloads that can generate value here on…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on K2 Space’s careers page.
Hiring at K2 Space
K2 Space has 244 open roles right now, 11 of them remote. Most are in Engineering, Manufacturing & Trades and Operations. The median advertised salary across its roles with a published range is $165K. See all its roles
