# Senior Supplier Development Engineer, Avionics 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: Senior
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $130K to $165K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-03
- Apply by: 2026-10-18
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/k2spacecorporation/jobs/5416131008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/k2-space-senior-supplier-development-engineer-avionics/

## 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

- Assess supplier capabilities, technologies, and their ability to successfully execute manufacturing requirements
- Manage Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), rate, and reliability campaigns to enable production
- Lead containments, issue ticket resolution, and supplier corrective action efforts
- Evaluate supplier quality performance and drive improvements, using scorecards and audits, to ensure compliance to quality standards
- Provide program leadership necessary inputs to ensure that product quality, delivery, and cost achieve business and customer expectations
- Interface with responsible engineering, production teams, and procurement to define production roadmaps aligned with company goals

Tags: Operations