Global Supply Manager, Solar

Job overview

The Global Supply Manager, Solar is an onsite role in Los Angeles, CA. The stated base salary range is $100,000–$140,000 per year, plus company equity. K2 Space builds high-power satellite platforms for commercial and U.S. government customers. The role sources and manages solar-array and module hardware, oversees bills of materials, and coordinates supplier performance with engineering and production. Its work supports satellite development and production while helping meet assembly milestones and reduce costs over time.

What you'll do

• Source solar-array and module hardware
• negotiate component costs
• provide design-for-manufacturability feedback
• manage bills of materials for solar assemblies
• lead clear-to-build coordination with engineering
• develop and manage suppliers from new product introduction through production
• handle supplier onboarding, evaluation, negotiation, and project management
• travel to monitor supplier progress and health.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

global supply manager

solar

technical procurement

satellite hardware

supplier management

bill of materials

aerospace

los angeles ca

k2 space

$100k–$140k per year

equity

25–50% travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package including unlimited paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and other perks.

Why this role

Requires 5+ years of aerospace supply-chain management or engineering experience and 5+ years procuring specified commodities; travel of 25–50% is required. The role requires U.S.-person status or eligibility for an export-control license.

About the employer

K2 Space is hiring for this role. Industry: Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. Sector: 33.