# Spacecraft Production Control Manager 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: $135K to $175K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-30
- Apply by: 2026-12-14
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/k2spacecorporation/jobs/5468537008?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/k2-space-spacecraft-production-control-manager/

## 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

- Own Production Control operations, including manufacturing scheduling, production coordination, work order readiness, and WIP management
- Grow the Production Control team – hire and develop talented team members including Production Schedulers and Production Coordinators
- Develop hardware allocation scenarios that weigh customer needs, delivery milestones, and quality requirements to align stakeholders on build priority
- Establish manufacturing readiness processes covering material availability, work orders, tooling, labor capacity, and engineering requirements
- Develop production control systems including automated schedules, capacity, and readiness models integrated across MES, Smartsheet, and internal tools
- Monitor MRP (SQL-based) and partner with Supply Chain to resolve shortages and align supplier commitments with manufacturing demand

Tags: Production

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