Spacecraft Propulsion Technician

Job overview

The Spacecraft Propulsion Technician works onsite in Los Angeles, CA. The posting describes hourly pay of $35–$45 plus company equity and says extended hours or weekends may be needed. K2 Space is developing and scaling production of high-powered satellite platforms and electric propulsion systems. The technician assembles Hall-effect thrusters and subassemblies, supports pressure-system testing and integration, fabricates tubing and wire harnesses, and prepares vacuum chambers for acceptance testing. The role works with manufacturing, test, quality, and design engineering to resolve hardware issues and support reliable spacecraft production.

What you'll do

• Assemble Hall thrusters and subassemblies to drawings, bills of materials, and work instructions
• support system integration and high-pressure operations
• perform leak checks, proof testing, and pressure-system verification
• fabricate and install tubing and fluid lines
• fabricate wire harnesses
• collaborate with manufacturing, test, quality, and design engineering
• record work in the MES system
• support vacuum chamber setup, COPV receiving and inspection, workspace organization, and process-improvement feedback.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

spacecraft propulsion technician

los angeles ca

k2 space

$35–$45/hour

company equity

hall-effect thrusters

aerospace assembly

pressure testing

fluid systems

wire harnesses

vacuum chamber testing

weekend hours may be needed

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and other perks.

Why this role

The role supports electric propulsion production and includes Hall thruster assembly, COPV proof testing, and system-level production acceptance testing.

About the employer

K2 Space is hiring for this role. Industry: Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing. Sector: 33.