Solar Production Technician

About this role

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

You will play a critical role in the hands-on fabrication, assembly, and testing of the Mega-Class satellite solar array hardware. This role spans solar blanket build, module welding, mechanical assembly, and production testing, while also providing occasional support to the module SMT line.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and build solar array blankets, including module welding, bonding, and integration of electrical hardware

• Perform mechanical assembly of solar array support hardware, fixtures, and sub-assemblies

• Operate light fabrication equipment and tools including welders, presses, cutters, crimpers, torque tools, drills, rivet guns, and custom tooling

• Followed detailed work instructions and manufacturing procedures, performing all work in the MES system (scanning, material consumption, and built traceability)

• Provide hands-on support to the module SMT line as needed, operating SMT equipment and assisting with module testing

• Perform functional testing of components and assemblies