> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2716955-build-integration-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2716955-build-integration-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Build & Integration Engineer - **Company:** K2 Space - **Location:** Los Angeles, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $175,000.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Graphql - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-build-integration-engineer-k2-space-7969425 ## 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., * Bachelor's degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, computer, or other engineering discipline * 5+ years of experience in an integration engineering role (includes internships and hardware-intensive extracurricular projects) * Experience creating, improving, and deleting production process and workflows * Experience interacting with CAD software and CAD models * Experience working in a clean room and with ESD-sensitive equipment * Experience leading lift operations * Experience creating GSE, tooling, or shipping containers to support production operations * Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills * Expert multitasking skills with the ability to juggle priorities while maintaining focus to deliver against program goals Nice to Have * Proficient in Python and/or Rust * Experience or exposure in a test or automation role * Experience with GraphQL * Experience with Linux systems ## Description You'll be responsible for the build campaign of K2's Mega class satellite as it moves to high-rate production. You'll need to develop knowledge of all vehicle subsystems, interfacing with many different teams across the company. You'll develop the build flow, working to optimize build order and adapt to vehicle issues as they arise throughout integration and testing in order to ensure an on-schedule delivery. Our ideal candidate will be able to help derive clarity from ambiguity and thrive as an autonomously driven member of the team. Responsibilities * Develop integration planning and satellite build flows for the K2 Mega class satellite at the system level * Work closely with production to define, create, and iterate on solutions that increase build efficiency. * Collaborate with engineers and technicians to disposition nonconformances and evaluate any corrective actions * Serve as integration point of contact for TVAC * Evaluate proposed designs for manufacturability and integration ## Related Videos - [One Platform Could Not Fit Them All](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1919-one-platform-could-not-fit-them-all) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Putting the Graph In GraphQL With The Neo4j GraphQL Library](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/257-putting-the-graph-in-graphql-with-the-neo4j-graphql-library) - [TresJS a new declarative ThreeJS as Vue components](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/543-tresjs-a-new-declarative-threejs-as-vue-components) - [How I saved 200K/yr in direct costs writing 0 code lines in K8s](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1055-how-i-saved-200k-yr-in-direct-costs-writing-0-code-lines-in-k8s) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Learning Kubernetes made easy with KubeCampus](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/348-learning-kubernetes-made-easy-with-kubecampus) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies)