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a16z AD 50 2026: Production is Deterrence

Torrance, CA · Founded 2022 · Systems

Large satellites become more attractive as launch costs fall, and K2 Space builds them with high power and payload capacity for communications and defense. Co-founder Neel Kunjur previously helped develop and integrate Dragon’s avionics at SpaceX, and teamed up with his brother Karan to found K2. The comany makes many of their components in-house at a Torrance factory designed to produce up to 100 satellites a year. Their first spacecraft, Gravitas, reached orbit in March 2026.

Source:  a16z.news


Leveraging cheaper and more available heavy-lift launch to manufacture larger and more massive satellite buses.

Torrance, CA; Founded 2022; Stage: Series A

Building off their seed round of $8.5M led by First Round, K2 raised a massive $50M Series A led by Altimeter Capital announced in February of this year.

Source:  addtheegg.com


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Avionics
 All Future Mission Assignments - Avionicsremote2025-12-04
 Avionics Development Technician (Test Racks)Los Angeles, CAonsite$35-522025-11-19
 Avionics Systems EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$100,000-150,0002025-12-10
 Avionics Systems/Test Engineering Intern – Summer 2027Los Angeles, CAonsite$30-402026-09-01
 Avionics Test EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$100,000-150,0002025-12-10
 Avionics Test Engineer, OpticalLos Angeles, CAonsite$100,000-150,0002026-05-18
 Electrical EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$105,000-200,0002025-12-24
 Electrical Engineer, Digital DesignLos Angeles, CAonsite$105,000-200,0002025-09-04
 Electrical Engineering Intern – Summer 2027Los Angeles, CAonsite$30-402026-09-01
 Harness Design EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$120,000-160,0002026-08-13
 Principal Avionics Systems EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$180,000-240,0002025-12-15
 Principal Electrical EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$160,000-210,0002025-12-15
 Principal Hardware Reliability EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$185,000-220,0002026-08-26
 Radiation Effects EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$100,000-150,0002026-08-25
 RF Avionics Systems EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$100,000-150,0002026-10-06
 RF Test EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$100,000-150,0002026-07-07
 Senior Avionics Development Technician (Test Racks)Los Angeles, CAonsite$40-522026-10-21
 Senior Avionics Systems EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-190,0002025-12-12
 Senior Avionics Test Engineer, OpticalLos Angeles, CAonsite$150,000-200,0002026-07-20
 Senior Electrical EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$160,000-210,0002025-12-15
 Senior EMI/EMC Test EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-190,0002026-04-08
 Senior Hardware Reliability EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-175,0002026-06-25
 Senior Harness Design EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$150,000-190,0002026-08-13
 Senior Power Electronics EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$160,000-210,0002026-05-01
Dynamics
 Dynamics EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$110,000-140,0002026-08-25
 Principal Dynamics EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$190,000-235,0002026-08-26
 Senior Dynamics EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-175,0002026-08-25
Engineering
 Future Engineering Mission Assignments - Keep Me In The Loopremote2025-09-23
 Seattle - Don't See Your Ideal Role? Apply Here.onsite2026-07-01
 Senior Solar Equipment EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$150,000-220,0002026-10-28
 Solar Equipment EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$110,000-160,0002026-10-28
Finance & Legal
 Accounts Payable SpecialistLos Angeles, CAonsite$25-352025-08-15
GNC
 All Future Mission Assignments - GNCremote2025-12-04
 GNC Engineer - Navigation Sensors and AlgorithmsLos Angeles, CAonsite$110,000-200,0002026-11-05
 GNC Engineer - Trajectory Design and Guidance EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$120,000-200,0002026-11-05
 GNC Engineering Intern – Summer 2027Los Angeles, CAonsite$30-402026-09-01
 Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer (TS/SCI)Los Angeles, CAonsite$160,000-200,0002026-10-30
 Senior Navigation & Guidance EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$160,000-235,0002026-04-29
 Simulation Software Engineering Intern - Summer 2027Los Angeles, CAonsite$30-402026-09-08
HR
 HR Business PartnerLos Angeles, CAonsite$100,000-130,0002026-11-03
IT
 Principal Security Engineer, OperationsLos Angeles, CAonsite$180,000-250,0002026-10-19
 Senior IT Systems EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$125,000-155,0002026-05-08
 Senior Network EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-180,0002026-05-08
 Senior Security Engineer, OperationsLos Angeles, CAonsite$150,000-190,0002026-08-19
 Senior Site Reliability EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-180,0002026-07-23
Mechanical
 All Future Mission Assignments - Mechanicalremote2025-12-04
 Development Test EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$100,000-140,0002025-12-16
 Head of SolarLos Angeles, CAonsite$200,000-250,0002026-05-07
 Manager, Solar EngineeringLos Angeles, CAonsite$150,000-250,0002026-10-30
 Optical EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$110,000-200,0002026-09-22
 Optomechanical EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$120,000-210,0002026-08-27
 Principal Development Test EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$175,000-200,0002025-10-21
 Principal Mechanical EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$185,000-200,0002026-03-06
 Principal Mechanisms Engineer, OpticalLos Angeles, CAonsite$175,000-200,0002026-04-28
 Principal Solar Design EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$175,000-200,0002026-05-04
 Principal Solar Process EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$175,000-200,0002026-05-04
 Principal Tooling EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$175,000-200,0002026-09-08
 Principal Turbomachinery EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$175,000-200,0002026-09-25
 Satellite Mechanical EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$90,000-140,0002025-12-10
 Senior Development Test EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-175,0002025-12-17
 Senior Development Test TechnicianLos Angeles, CAonsite$40-522026-07-22
 Senior Electro-Mechanical Test EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-175,0002026-09-21
 Senior Mechanisms EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-175,0002025-12-10
 Senior Mechanisms Engineer – Fluids & PumpsLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-175,0002026-07-02
 Senior Mechanisms Engineer – TurbomachineryLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-175,0002026-07-02
 Senior Optomechanical EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$120,000-210,0002026-07-20
 Senior Satellite Mechanical Engineer (Structures)Los Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-175,0002025-03-25
 Senior Satellite Mechanical Engineer, Optical StructuresLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-175,0002026-08-19
 Senior Solar Design EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-175,0002026-04-28
 Senior Solar Process EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-175,0002026-05-04
 Senior Tooling EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-175,0002025-12-12
 Solar Design EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$100,000-140,0002026-04-28
 Tooling EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$90,000-140,0002025-12-12
National Security Programs
 COMSEC Certification Lead (TS//SCI)Los Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-200,0002026-10-20
 Cybersecurity Architect, (TS/SCI), CI PolyLos Angeles, CAonsite$170,000-230,0002026-07-25
 Facility Security Officer (TS/SCI)Los Angeles, CAonsite$120,000-170,0002026-09-25
 Mission EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$115,000-165,0002026-09-01
 Mission Payload Engineer (TS//SCI)Los Angeles, CAonsite$100,000-135,0002025-12-10
 Principal Mission Payload EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$175,000-230,0002026-08-28
 Senior Mission Payload Engineer (TS//SCI)Los Angeles, CAonsite$135,000-175,0002026-07-06
Operations
 All Future Mission Assignments - Business Operationsremote2025-12-04
 All Future Mission Assignments - Finance & Accountingremote2025-12-04
 All Future Mission Assignments - Legalremote2025-12-04
 All Future Mission Assignments - National Security Programsremote2025-12-04
 Director of Congressional AffairsWashington, DConsite$190,000-270,0002026-08-26
 EH&S ManagerLos Angeles, CAonsite$125,000-170,0002026-09-24
 Facilities Electrical TechnicianLos Angeles, CAonsite$35-452026-10-30
 Future Operations Mission Assignments - Keep Me In The Loopremote2025-09-24
 Information Systems Security Manager (TS//SCI)Los Angeles, CAonsite$160,000-200,0002026-04-20
 Mission Payload Engineer (Commercial)Los Angeles, CAonsite$100,000-135,0002026-07-07
 Physical Security & Operations OfficerLos Angeles, CAonsite$30-372026-10-29
 Principal Program SchedulerLos Angeles, CAonsite$160,000-200,0002026-09-23
 Program Manager, CommercialLos Angeles, CAonsite$150,000-250,0002025-09-23
 Program SchedulerLos Angeles, CAonsite$110,000-160,0002025-09-12
 Senior AccountantLos Angeles, CAonsite$100,000-130,0002026-07-09
 Senior Compensation & Equity AnalystLos Angeles, CAonsite$120,000-170,0002026-08-26
 Senior HR Business PartnerLos Angeles, CAonsite$120,000-170,0002026-03-13
 Senior Mission Payload Engineer (Commercial)Los Angeles, CAonsite$135,000-175,0002026-07-07
 Senior Technical RecruiterLos Angeles, CAonsite$110,000-150,0002025-12-04
 Technical Program ManagerLos Angeles, CAonsite$125,000-250,0002026-03-18
 Technical RecruiterLos Angeles, CAonsite$100,000-130,0002026-05-14
Optical
 Optical Systems EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-280,0002026-04-29
 Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician (Optical)Los Angeles, CAonsite$40-452026-08-07
Photonics
 Photonic IC Design Engineer, Chip-to-System IntegrationSeattle, WAremote$130,000-200,0002026-10-23
 Photonic IC Design Engineer, Design Automation & ModelingSeattle, WAonsite$130,000-200,0002026-10-23
 Senior Photonics Engineer, Free-Space OpticsLos Angeles, CAonsite$150,000-220,0002026-10-23
 Senior Photonics Test & Automation EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$150,000-220,0002026-10-23
Product Engineering
 All Future Mission Assignments - Product Engineeringremote2025-12-04
 Ground Integration Lead, Top Secret ClearanceLos Angeles, CAonsite$200,000-250,0002026-07-17
 Principal Crypto Engineer (TS//SCI)Los Angeles, CAonsite$160,000-245,0002026-10-20
 Principal Ground Integration Engineer, Top Secret ClearanceLos Angeles, CAonsite$200,000-250,0002026-10-27
 Principal RF Antenna EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$200,000-270,0002025-12-15
 Principal RF Antenna Engineer, Top Secret ClearanceLos Angeles, CAonsite$200,000-270,0002026-08-13
 RF Antenna EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$110,000-170,0002026-10-07
 RF Engineering Intern – Summer 2027Los Angeles, CAonsite$30-402026-09-01
 RF Hardware EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$115,000-200,0002026-05-12
 RF Payload Program Manager (TS//SCI)Los Angeles, CAonsite$125,000-185,0002026-02-16
 Senior Mission EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$125,000-250,0002026-02-16
 Senior RF Digital Signal Processing EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$200,000-220,0002025-12-15
 Senior RF Hardware EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$120,000-200,0002026-09-18
 Spacecraft Program Manager (TS//SCI)Los Angeles, CAonsite$125,000-185,0002025-12-10
Production
 All Future Mission Assignments - Productionremote2025-12-04
 CNC MachinistLos Angeles, CAonsite$28-382026-05-25
 Environmental Test TechnicianLos Angeles, CAonsite$32-452026-07-09
 Production CoordinatorLos Angeles, CAonsite$30-352026-07-10
 Production Manager, Avionics and Electro-MechanicalLos Angeles, CAonsite$150,000-190,0002026-10-30
 Production Manager, Machining & FabricationLos Angeles, CAonsite$150,000-190,0002026-11-04
 Quality Inspector, CMMLos Angeles, CAonsite$33-482026-10-07
 Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineering TechnicianLos Angeles, CAonsite$38-482026-03-04
 Senior PCBA Rework TechnicianLos Angeles, CAonsite$38-482026-03-04
 Senior Solar Production TechnicianLos Angeles, CAonsite$35-502026-10-22
 Solar Production TechnicianLos Angeles, CAonsite$30-402026-03-04
 Spacecraft Avionics Harness TechnicianLos Angeles, CAonsite$24-352026-03-04
 Spacecraft Fluids & Pumps Engineering TechnicianLos Angeles, CAonsite$35-452026-10-07
 Spacecraft Integration Engineering TechnicianLos Angeles, CAonsite$35-452026-03-04
 Spacecraft Production Control ManagerLos Angeles, CAonsite$135,000-175,0002026-10-30
 Welder & Fabrication TechnicianLos Angeles, CAonsite$30-422026-07-09
Propulsion
 All Future Mission Assignments - Propulsionremote2025-12-04
 Mechanical Design Engineer (Propulsion)Los Angeles, CAonsite$100,000-140,0002026-08-24
 Propulsion Electrical Test EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$100,000-150,0002026-08-11
 Propulsion Mechanical Design EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$100,000-140,0002025-12-10
 Senior Mechanical Engineer (Propulsion)Los Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-175,0002026-08-24
 Senior Propulsion Mechanical Design EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-175,0002026-08-11
Quality
 Senior Build Reliability EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-175,0002026-07-22
Satellite Platform
 Principal Launch Mission ManagerLos Angeles, CAonsite$175,000-200,0002026-06-29
 Principal Satellite Design Reliability EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$175,000-200,0002026-04-01
 Principal Satellite Platform EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$175,000-200,0002026-02-22
 Principal Vehicle & Mission Operations EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$180,000-210,0002026-03-04
 Senior Launch Mission ManagerLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-175,0002026-05-11
 Senior Satellite Design Reliability EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-175,0002026-04-01
 Senior Vehicle & Mission Operations EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-180,0002025-12-12
Silicon
 Principal ASIC Design Verification EngineerSeattle, WAonsite$190,000-285,0002026-06-30
 Principal ASIC Design Verification EngineerUnited Statesremote$190,000-285,0002026-06-26
 Principal ASIC Package Design EngineerSeattle, WAonsite$200,000-280,0002026-09-15
 Principal ASIC Package Design EngineerUnited Statesremote$200,000-280,0002026-09-15
 Principal ASIC Physical Design EngineerSeattle, WAonsite$190,000-280,0002026-06-30
 Principal ASIC Physical Design EngineerUnited Statesremote$190,000-280,0002026-07-01
 Principal Mixed-Signal Design Engineer, Data ConvertersSeattle, WAonsite$190,000-285,0002026-09-15
 Principal Mixed-Signal Design Engineer, Data ConvertersUnited Statesremote$190,000-285,0002026-09-15
 Senior ASIC Design Verification EngineerSeattle, WAonsite$170,000-250,0002026-06-30
 Senior ASIC Design Verification EngineerUnited Statesremote$170,000-250,0002026-06-23
 Senior ASIC Package Design EngineerSeattle, WAonsite$180,000-260,0002026-09-15
 Senior ASIC Package Design EngineerUnited Statesremote$180,000-260,0002026-09-15
 Senior ASIC Physical Design EngineerSeattle, WAonsite$170,000-250,0002026-06-30
 Senior ASIC Physical Design EngineerUnited Statesremote$170,000-250,0002026-07-01
 Senior FPGA Prototyping EngineerSeattle, WAonsite$120,000-225,0002026-08-11
 Senior FPGA Prototyping EngineerUnited Statesremote$120,000-225,0002026-08-11
 Senior Mixed-Signal Post-Silicon Validation EngineerLos Angeles, CAremote$170,000-250,0002026-09-21
 Senior Mixed-Signal Post-Silicon Validation EngineerSeattle, WAonsite$170,000-250,0002026-09-21
 Senior MMIC Design EngineerSeattle, WAonsite$170,000-250,0002026-09-17
 Senior MMIC Design EngineerUnited Statesremote$170,000-250,0002026-09-17
 Senior Post-Silicon Validation EngineerLos Angeles, CAremote$170,000-250,0002026-09-15
 Senior Post-Silicon Validation EngineerSeattle, WAonsite$170,000-250,0002026-09-15
 Senior RF/mmWave Post-Silicon Validation EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$170,000-250,0002026-09-17
 Senior RF/mmWave Post-Silicon Validation EngineerSeattle, WAonsite$170,000-250,0002026-09-17
 Senior Serdes Characterization & Post-Silicon Validation EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$170,000-250,0002026-09-17
 Senior Serdes Characterization & Post-Silicon Validation EngineerSeattle, WAonsite$170,000-250,0002026-09-17
Software
 All Future Mission Assignments - Softwareremote2025-12-04
 Application Software EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$160,000+2026-03-16
 Flight Software EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$123,000-170,0002026-03-25
 Flight Software EngineerSeattle, WAonsite$123,000-160,0002026-08-10
 Ground Software EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$123,000-150,0002026-06-03
 Ground Software EngineerSeattle, WAonsite$123,000-150,0002026-08-07
 Ground Software Engineer, Top Secret ClearanceLos Angeles, CAonsite$123,000-150,0002026-11-02
 OS Platform EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$160,000-200,0002026-05-11
 Platform EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$160,000+2026-09-01
 Platform Engineer (DevX)Los Angeles, CAonsite$160,000+2026-10-01
 Principal Flight Software EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$200,000-240,0002025-12-10
 Principal Flight Software EngineerSeattle, WAonsite$200,000-240,0002026-06-30
 Senior Application Data EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$160,000-200,0002026-07-09
 Senior Application Software EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$160,000-200,0002026-03-25
 Senior Data AnalystLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-180,0002026-06-24
 Senior Firmware Engineer, VehicleLos Angeles, CAonsite$160,000-220,0002026-04-22
 Senior Firmware Engineer, VehicleSeattle, WAonsite$160,000-220,0002026-06-30
 Senior Flight Software EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$160,000-200,0002026-03-25
 Senior Flight Software EngineerSeattle, WAonsite$160,000-200,0002026-06-30
 Senior FPGA EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$120,000-225,0002026-03-25
 Senior FPGA EngineerSeattle, WAonsite$120,000-225,0002026-06-30
 Senior FPGA Engineer (TS/SCI)Los Angeles, CAonsite$120,000-225,0002026-08-10
 Senior Ground Software EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$150,000-200,0002026-04-29
 Senior Ground Software EngineerSeattle, WAonsite$150,000-200,0002026-06-30
 Senior Ground Software Engineer, Top Secret ClearanceLos Angeles, CAonsite$150,000-200,0002026-11-02
 Senior Integration Engineer, Top Secret ClearanceLos Angeles, CAonsite$160,000-200,0002026-10-19
 Senior Platform Engineer (DevX)Los Angeles, CAonsite$165,000-200,0002026-09-08
 Software Development Engineer, Test PlatformLos Angeles, CAonsite$123,000-175,0002026-05-05
 Software Engineering Intern – Summer 2027Los Angeles, CAonsite$30-402026-09-01
 Technical Program Manager, Flight SoftwareLos Angeles, CAonsite$165,000-235,0002026-10-29
Supply Chain
 Avionics BuyerLos Angeles, CAonsite$65,000-100,0002026-02-17
 Global Supply Manager, AvionicsLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-180,0002025-12-04
 Global Supply Manager, MechanicalLos Angeles, CAonsite$100,000-140,0002025-05-07
 Global Supply Manager, SolarLos Angeles, CAonsite$100,000-140,0002026-09-30
 Mechanical BuyerLos Angeles, CAonsite$65,000-100,0002026-02-23
 Senior Global Supply Manager, AvionicsLos Angeles, CAonsite$170,000-200,0002026-02-27
 Senior Supplier Development Engineer, AvionicsLos Angeles, CAonsite$130,000-165,0002026-09-03
 Senior Supplier Development Engineer, MechanicalLos Angeles, CAonsite$130,000-165,0002026-08-19
 Senior Supply Chain Compliance ManagerLos Angeles, CAonsite$130,000-165,0002026-10-16
 Senior Supply Chain Operations EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$130,000-165,0002026-10-16
 Senior Supply Chain PlannerLos Angeles, CAonsite$130,000-160,0002026-01-02
 Supplier Development Engineer, AvionicsLos Angeles, CAonsite$110,000-145,0002026-06-25
 Supply Chain Internship - Summer 2027Los Angeles, CAonsite$30-402026-09-28
 Supply Chain PlannerLos Angeles, CAonsite$90,000-130,0002026-01-02
Thermal
 All Future Mission Assignments - Thermalremote2025-12-04
 Principal Thermal Design EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$175,000-295,0002026-07-22
 Senior Thermal AnalystLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-230,0002026-07-23
 Senior Thermal Control System (TCS) Design EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-250,0002026-07-22
 Senior Thermal Design EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-250,0002026-07-22
 Thermal AnalystLos Angeles, CAonsite$100,000-180,0002026-07-22
 Thermal Control System (TCS) Design EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$100,000-215,0002026-07-22
Vehicle Operations
 All Future Mission Assignments - Vehicle Operationsremote2025-12-04
 Automation & Controls EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$100,000-140,0002026-05-04
 Build & Integration EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$100,000-140,0002026-05-07
 Electrical Manufacturing EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$100,000-140,0002026-09-15
 Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$100,000-140,0002026-09-21
 Fluids Manufacturing EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$100,000-140,0002026-08-19
 HITL EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$100,000-140,0002026-07-24
 Integration & Test EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$100,000-140,0002025-12-11
 Mechanisms Manufacturing EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$100,000-140,0002026-09-15
 Optical Manufacturing EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$100,000-140,0002026-09-23
 Principal Automation & Controls EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$175,000-200,0002026-05-04
 Principal Build & Integration EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$175,000-200,0002026-05-21
 Principal Electrical Manufacturing EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$175,000-200,0002026-09-18
 Principal Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$175,000-200,0002026-09-21
 Principal Integration & Test EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$175,000-200,0002026-05-21
 Principal Mechanisms Manufacturing EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$175,000-200,0002026-09-15
 Principal Solar Manufacturing EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$175,000-200,0002026-04-28
 Satellite Manufacturing EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$100,000-140,0002026-03-16
 Senior Automation & Controls EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-175,0002026-05-04
 Senior Build & Integration EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-175,0002026-05-07
 Senior Electrical Manufacturing EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-175,0002026-09-15
 Senior Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-175,0002026-09-21
 Senior Fluids Manufacturing EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-175,0002026-08-05
 Senior Integration & Test EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-175,0002026-05-07
 Senior Mechanisms Manufacturing EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-170,0002026-09-15
 Senior Solar Manufacturing EngineerLos Angeles, CAonsite$140,000-175,0002026-04-28
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    • 🔷 include + all — require every term
    • 🔷 include + any — require at least one term
    • omit + any — exclude a result matching at least one term
    • omit + all — exclude a result only when every term matches

Fielded text search is literal rather than stemmed:

  • Words without quotes — separate search terms
  • Quoted words — one phrase

Omit takes precedence: first find matches to the include criteria, then remove matches to the omit criteria.

'or empty'

When you actively specify an include value, or empty additionally includes results whose corresponding data is empty or unknown.

If the include criterion is disabled or has no value, or empty has no effect.

Tags

Companies have overlapping tags. The Tags sidebar can be used as part of any search or filter.

Active included and omitted tags appear at the top. Their controls match the fielded search controls: enable checkbox, icon, all/any menu, and—for included tags—or empty.

If a tag is already active, click the tag to remove it or click its other icon to switch between include and omit.

In the list of available tags:

  • Click a tag or its blue diamond — include it
  • Click the omit icon before a tag — omit it

At the bottom of the sidebar:

  • Min tag count: — show or hide less-common tags in the sidebar; does not affect search results
  • Apply tag changes: — apply changes right away, or wait until you click Update

The entire Tags sidebar can be collapsed or expanded. Active criteria continue to affect results while it is collapsed.

Saved choices

Except for full-text search, filter criteria are saved in your current browser and should survive quitting and relaunching it, unless the browser automatically purges its stored data.

Actions

When search criteria have changed without being applied, the Search button changes to Update. Click Update to see the new results.

By default, changes in the Tags sidebar take effect right away. To wait and apply several changes together, select after click 'Update' at the bottom of the Tags sidebar.