K2 Space
Space
Manager,BuildReliability
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“Manager, Build Reliability at K2 Space. Skills: Build reliability, Quality processes, Supplier quality programs. Grow the production focused Reliability team. Hire and develop talented quality personnel”
What You'll Achieve.
Scale from prototype satellites to full-rate production; Establish repeatable, high-reliability manufacturing practices
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Corrective action; Troubleshooting
Active Top Secret Clearance, Active DoD Secret clearance, SAP clearance eligibility, U.S. person status
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, mathematics, or other relevant engineering discipline, 4+ years of experience leading and/or managing large teams on technically complex projects throughout the development and build process, 6+ years of experience in a high volume, rapid production environment in a manufacturing, integration, quality and/or design engineering role, Deep production and hardware manufacturing experience, Experience managing vendors, suppliers, and strategic technical partners
Nice to Have
6+ years of experience leading and/or managing large teams on technically complex projects throughout the development and build process, Experience with quality inspection techniques such as NDE/NDT methods and associated equipment, Experience developing non-conformance documentation systems and processes, corrective action systems, and generating/evaluating key quality metrics across all stages of manufacturing, Experience leading organizations through the AS9100D compliance process, including initial evaluation and recurring audits, Experience developing PFMEAs for complex processes and leveraging them for continuous improvement initiatives, Experience with high-volume manufacturing of complex assemblies, Experience with solar module lines, battery manufacturing lines, and cleanroom production environments
What You'll Do.
Grow the production focused Reliability team
Hire and develop talented quality personnel
Develop and continuously improve quality processes
Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams
Drive corrective actions
Lead containment efforts
Feed lessons learned back into design
Increase repeatability of builds
Define and implement change control
Manage quality processes for suppliers
Analyze quality metrics
Drive corrective actions for process escapes
Establish and report on key quality metrics
Provide leadership visibility into production reliability trends
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Manufacturing teams; Engineering teams; Supplier teams
Full Job Description
K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by $450M from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, Redpoint Ventures, T. Rowe Price, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alpine Space Ventures, and others – with an additional $500M in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers – we’re mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space. The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today’s and tomorrow’s massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits. With multiple launches planned through 2026 and 2027, we're Building Bigger 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 C space startup, we’d love for you to apply. The Role As the Build Reliability Manager, you will lead the day-to-day execution of quality and reliability efforts across K2 Space’s production programs. You will manage and grow a team of Build Reliability Engineers, Quality Inspectors, and Supplier Quality Engineers, ensuring that quality is embedded into every stage of the build progress, from receiving inspection through vehicle handoff. You will drive the department and continuous improvement of quality processes, corrective action workflows, and supplier quality programs that enable K2 Space to scale from prototype satellites to full-rate production. Your work will directly shape how K2 Space builds spacecraft, establishing the repeatable, high-reli
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