# Quality Inspector, Receiving 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: Mid level
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-07
- Apply by: 2026-11-21
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/k2spacecorporation/jobs/5447307008?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/k2-space-quality-inspector-receiving/

## 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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Perform detailed incoming inspection of mechanical parts, electronic assemblies, harnesses, flight hardware, and other production material
- Verify hardware against drawings, purchase requirements (QC), specifications, certifications, and applicable quality requirements
- Perform dimensional inspection using calipers, micrometers, heigh gauges, pin gauges, thread gauges, and other precision inspection equipment
- Review supplier documentation including certificates of conformance, material certifications, inspection reports, and FAIR documentation
- Record inspection results and maintain hardware traceability within ERP, MES, and QMS
- Identify, document, and initiate nonconformance records for discrepant hardware

Tags: Production

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/k2-space-quality-inspector-receiving/