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Optical Systems Engineer
Optical Systems Engineer at K2 Space will own the full life cycle of optics benches for high-volume space-based optical payloads (UV through LWIR): system architecture and SNR budgets, detailed optical design and tolerancing, environmental testing, vendor leadership, and manufacturing/factory setup. Based on-site in Los Angeles.
OS Platform Engineer
Architects and evolves the flight operating-system platform for K2 Space's high-power satellites in Los Angeles: a custom real-time Linux distribution, secure U-Boot boot chain, device trees, and tooling for 20kW+ spacecraft. Core languages are Rust, C/C++, and Python (plus VHDL/SystemVerilog); $160k-$200k + equity.
Principal Automation & Controls Engineer
K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including…
Principal Avionics Systems Engineer
Responsible Engineer for avionics system design, analysis, testing, and integration on K2 Space's large, high-power satellites, with focus areas in spacecraft charging, radiation, EMI, and RF. The role spans design trades, flight hardware qualification, production test infrastructure, and test/automation software in Python and Rust.
Principal Build & Integration Engineer
Leads K2 Space's Mega-class satellite build campaign in Los Angeles, driving integration planning, build sequencing, and high-rate production improvements while acting as the vehicle integration point of contact. Day-to-day work spans CAD, clean-room/ESD handling, GSE tooling, and qualification testing (vibration, shock, TVAC, acoustic), with Python a plus.
Principal Development Test Engineer
Principal test engineer at a satellite manufacturer: owns mechanical, structural, and electromechanical development testing — designing test hardware and stands, leading subsystem test campaigns, building data acquisition and instrumentation systems, and mentoring engineers. Core tooling spans CAD/FEA (NX, Simcenter, Femap) and scripting like Python and MATLAB.
Principal Integration & Test Engineer
Principal engineer who owns how K2 Space's high-power satellites are tested and qualified: sets company-wide test standards, conducts environmental test campaigns (thermal vacuum, vibration), operates spacecraft telemetry/commands, and optimizes build/test flows for at-rate production. Needs 8+ yrs integration/test experience; Python/Rust and Linux are pluses.
Principal Mechanisms Engineer, Optical
K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including…
Principal RF Antenna Engineer
K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including…
Senior RF Digital Signal Processing Engineer
K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including…
Principal Satellite Design Reliability Engineer
Principal reliability engineer at K2 Space (Series D satellite maker in Los Angeles): owns the spacecraft design reliability framework — standardizing design reviews, verification and configuration-management processes, with formal signoff authority before handoff to production. Needs 6+ years in aerospace/manufacturing; $175k–$200k base plus equity.
Principal Satellite Platform Engineer
Leads development and integration of K2 Space's satellite bus, acting as a deputy program manager — defining requirements, managing schedules and technical trades, and driving engineering and flight readiness from concept through launch alongside engineering, production, and customers. Needs an aerospace/electrical/mechanical engineering background with 6+ years in aerospace and 3+ years managing
Principal Solar Design Engineer
K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including…
Principal Solar Process Engineer
K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including…
Principal Vehicle & Mission Operations Engineer
K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including…
Program Manager, Commercial
Program Manager for K2 Space's commercial satellite business in Los Angeles: leads proposals, contract scoping, and customer relationships from early requirements through mission execution, coordinating internal teams on schedules, spacecraft readiness, and reviews. Requires deep space-industry and technical program management experience.
Propulsion Mechanical Design Engineer
K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including…
RF Hardware Engineer
Designs and develops RF and microwave electronics (UHF 200 MHz through Ka-band 30 GHz) for high-power satellites, owning architecture, PCBA design in Altium, and environmental qualification testing. Works with antenna, FPGA, DSP, and electrical teams, with hardware expected to fly in space within two years.
RF Payload Program Manager (TS//SCI)
Program manager for K2 Space's National Security programs, leading RF payload programs from proposals and business development through design, integration, test, launch, and on-orbit operations while serving as the primary government customer interface. Requires an active TS/SCI clearance and aerospace program/systems engineering experience; based in Los Angeles.
Senior Application Software Engineer
Senior engineer on K2 Space's Enterprise Team building internal, mission-critical applications that connect satellite engineering, manufacturing, and operations. Full-stack/platform work on AWS with Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, statically typed languages (C#, Go, Java, C++, TypeScript), and SQL/NoSQL databases.