Electrical Engineering Supply Chain Lead at K2 Space

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Mar, 26

Salary

140000.0

Posted On

05 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supply Chain Management, Electrical Hardware Procurement, Negotiation, Data Analysis, Supplier Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Quality Control, Forecasting, Inventory Optimization, Project Management, Technical Procurement, Bill of Materials Management, New Product Introduction, Space Grade Electronics, Technical Engineering Drawings, Leadership

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

K2 Space is building large, high-powered spacecraft for the next generation of space development. Backed by Lightspeed Venture Partners, Altimeter Capital, and many others ($200M raised to date), we intend to mass produce the highest-powered satellite platforms ever built for missions across LEO to Deep Space. The rise of launch vehicles like Falcon 9 and Starship enables the move from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance. We believe this new era requires spacecraft with a fundamentally different design in order to fully utilize the massive rockets coming to market. We’re a team that believes the future lies in building large, high-powered satellites that can handle multiple orbits. This is a necessity if we ever want to develop the solar system, and become a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a groundbreaking Series B space startup, we’d love for you to apply. The Role You will be responsible for managing and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain process. You’ll ensure materials, information, and products move efficiently between suppliers, manufacturing, and customers while maintaining cost effectiveness and high-quality standards. In this role, you’ll analyze data to forecast demand, manage supplier relationships, optimize inventory, and resolve operational challenges to ensure on-time delivery. You’ll also collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations, and lead initiatives that enhance efficiency, reliability, and customer satisfaction across the supply chain. Responsibilities Technical Procurement Source electrical hardware across the satellite often on expedited lead times including commodities such as: Sensors, PCBs, PCBAs, Harness assemblies, Connectors, Wire, Integrated Circuits, SMD components Negotiate costs on electrical components Provide design for manufacturability feedback for new electrical designs Planning Manage Bill of Materials for electrical assemblies and consumables Lead Clear to Builds with engineering to ensure assembly milestones are completed to hit critical company deadlines Develop long term forecasting and analytics tools to set up full scale satellite production for success Supplier Development and Management Develop and manage supplier base to support ongoing development across satellites subsystems from NPI through production phases Act as the primary interface between suppliers and internal customers including: supplier onboarding, evaluation, negotiation, and project management Source high complexity commodities to find multiple long term paths to secure supply for critical electrical assemblies Qualifications 5+ years of experience of supply chain management or engineering in the aerospace industry 2+ years of experience in procuring the following commodities: PCBs, PCBAs, and Harness assemblies Experience managing suppliers in a fast-paced environment Vendor management and negotiation experience Strong understanding of quality control practices such as issue tickets Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional environment with engineering, production, and finance Ability to travel up to 25-50% of the time Must be able to lift and carry parts or equipment up to 25 lbs. unassisted Nice to Have Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, finance, electrical, aerospace, mathematics, or other relevant engineering discipline 3+ years of technical procurement experience 3+ years in a new product introduction environment Prior experience with space grade electronics Bill of Material Management and Planning Experience Experience implementing AS9100 or completing AS9100 audits Experience reading and interpreting technical engineering drawings Prior leadership experience Compensation and Benefits: Base salary range for this role is $90,000 – $140,000 + 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 unlimited paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged! If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know. Export Compliance As defined in the ITAR, “U.S. Persons” include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a “U.S. Person.” The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license. Equal Opportunity K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Responsibilities

Manage and optimize the end-to-end supply chain process, ensuring efficient movement of materials, information, and products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and enhance customer satisfaction across the supply chain.