# Principal Turbomachinery Engineer at K2 Space

- Company: K2 Space
- What the company does: Building the largest satellites in orbit. Ultra-powerful, scalable platforms engineered for LEO, MEO, GEO and cislunar missions. Explore the next-generation of satellites. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, First Round and ICONIQ.
- Company website: https://www.k2space.com/#
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $175K to $200K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-25
- Apply by: 2026-11-09
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/k2spacecorporation/jobs/5435698008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/k2-space-principal-turbomachinery-engineer/

## About the role

With multiple launches in 2027 and plans to scale to 100 satellites a year, we're Building Bigger — helping develop the solar system and build toward 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 high-growth Series D-funded company, we'd love for you to apply.

## What they're looking for

- Responsible for turbomachinery mechanisms in the spacecraft active thermal control system, including:
- Architectural down-selection, design, and tolerancing
- Pump- and mechanism-specific analyses (rotor dynamics, bearings and seals, hydraulic performance, structural, thermal-fluid)
- Environmental test and qualification plans
- Ground- and in-flight performance validation plans
- Supply chain and high-volume manufacturing trades

Tags: Mechanical