K2 Space
Stealth startup founded by ex-SpaceX engineers developing giant spacecraft for a post-Starship world51-200 EmployeesActively Hiring
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Senior Propulsion Mechanical Design Engineer
NewPosted 4 days ago
Senior Propulsion Mechanical Design Engineer
- Own the mechanical design of propulsion system hardware including propulsion modules, critical thruster components, the propellant management system, avionics box design, propulsion secondary structures, and potentially tank development
- Validate your designs through the entire lifecycle from concept to production, and successful f...
In office • Los Angeles
$140k – $175kOther Engineering
Dynamics Engineer
NewPosted 4 days ago
Dynamics Engineer
- Drive subsystem-level dynamic testing from start to finish including test planning and coordination, test analysis, and model correlation
- Develop physics models using finite element analysis or custom software
In office • Los Angeles
$110k – $140kOther Engineering
Senior FPGA Prototyping Engineer
NewPosted 4 days ago
Senior FPGA Prototyping Engineer
- Develop FPGA-based prototypes to enable early ASIC integration, firmware development, and system validation.
- Build hardware platforms that allow software and firmware teams to develop before first silicon.
In office • Seattle
$120k – $225kOther Engineering
Propulsion Electrical Test Engineer
NewPosted 4 days ago
Propulsion Electrical Test Engineer
- Lead setup, execution, and analysis of tests on electronic hardware, including circuit boards and spacecraft power systems
- Troubleshoot complex electronics, test setups, and anomalies in collaboration with engineering teams
In office • Los Angeles
$100k – $150kOther Engineering
Senior FPGA Engineer (TS/SCI)
NewPosted 5 days ago
Senior FPGA Engineer (TS/SCI)
- Own the architecture and implementation of critical programmable logic systems across the spacecraft that support vehicle networking, RF systems, and real-time control of all spacecraft subsystems
- Implement these architectures in RTL using VHDL and SystemVerilog
In office • Los Angeles
$120k – $225kEngineering
Flight Software Engineer
NewPosted 5 days ago
Flight Software Engineer
- Create software architecture for real-time, fault tolerant control of a 20kW+ spacecraft
- Develop software applications for control of spacecraft subsystems, including propulsion, guidance/attitude control, thermal, power, and communications systems
In office • Seattle
$123k – $160kOther Engineering
Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician (Optical)
NewPosted 1 week ago
Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician (Optical)
- Partner directly with design engineering throughout the hardware development and pre-production stages, supporting component assembly and validation testing
- Perform precision inspection, cleaning, bonding, and troubleshooting of optical components to exacting tolerances
In office • Los Angeles
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Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer: National Security Missions
NewPosted 1 week ago
Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer: National Security Missions
- Develop mission-level modeling and simulation of national security space missions, capturing operational objectives, environments, and constraints.
- Model and analyze constellation-level capability and performance against mission requirements, including network coverage, beam planning, and resilience in contested environments.
In office • Los Angeles
$160k – $200kOperations
Global Supply Manager, Mechanical
NewPosted 2 weeks ago
Global Supply Manager, Mechanical
- Define company-wide strategy for how hardware in mechanical commodities are sourced including machined parts, mechanisms, composites, COPVs, and raw material
- Lead cradle-to-grave supplier management, including identifying capabilities within the supply base, onboarding vendors to add capacity or capabilities, quoting and placing orders, working with engineering and quality teams to resolve issues, and tracking build milestones until hardware hits the dock
In office • Los Angeles
$140k – $175kEngineering
Cybersecurity Architect, (TS/SCI), CI Poly
NewPosted 3 weeks ago
Cybersecurity Architect, (TS/SCI), CI Poly
- Architect end-to-end cybersecurity solutions for systems across K2 Space, DoD and IC environments, ensuring alignment with mission requirements and compliance mandates.
- Lead the design and support the accreditation of systems under the Risk Management Framework (RMF), including the preparation and review of System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms).
In office • Los Angeles
$170k – $230kEngineering
Senior Site Reliability Engineer
NewPosted 3 weeks ago
Senior Site Reliability Engineer
- Design, implement and maintain both Cloud and On-Premises infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
- Update, deploy and scale our mission-critical services using industry best practices
In office • Los Angeles
$140k – $180kEngineering
Senior Build Reliability Engineer
NewPosted 3 weeks ago
Senior Build Reliability Engineer
- Own and execute quality plans across assigned build programs, from receiving inspection through integration, test, and vehicle handoff at the launch site
- Lead failure investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action efforts; drive containment activities that reduce risk and improve reliability across production
In office • Los Angeles
$140k – $175kEngineering
Senior Application Architect
NewPosted 3 weeks ago
Senior Application Architect
- Conduct technical and operational discovery with internal customers to define requirements, dependencies, and implementation risks.
- Translate financial and business problems into implementation roadmaps for commercial products.
In office • Los Angeles
$150k – $200kOther Engineering
Senior Optomechanical Engineer
NewPosted 3 weeks ago
Senior Optomechanical Engineer
- Design optomechanical assemblies - optical benches, mirror mounts, lens cells, and support structures - from conceptual design through qualification to on-orbit operations, in support of internal and external customer needs
- Own mounting and alignment of lenses and mirrors, selecting and designing mounting schemes (kin...
In office • Los Angeles
$120k – $210kOther Engineering
Senior Avionics Test Engineer, Optical
NewPosted 3 weeks ago
Senior Avionics Test Engineer, Optical
- Design and fabricate test hardware, harnessing, and test systems to support optical payload development testing
- Develop modular, reusable test automation software and drivers in Python, Rust, C++ for Linux platforms
In office • Los Angeles
$150k – $200kOther Engineering
Senior Application Data Engineer
NewPosted 1 month ago
Senior Application Data Engineer
- Develop highly reliable data solutions used across K2 Space — from factory floors to mission control.
- Create and evolve data design that improve how we design, build, and operate our spacecraft.
In office • Los Angeles
$160k – $200kOperations
Accountant
NewPosted 1 month ago
Accountant
- Participate in the month-end close process to ensure complete, accurate, and timely reporting and accelerating the month-end close timeline
- Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations across procure to pay, fixed assets, leases, and treasury processes and ensure retention of supporting documentation
In office • Los Angeles
$80k – $125kOther Engineering
RF Test Engineer
NewPosted 1 month ago
RF Test Engineer
- Design and fabricate test hardware, harnessing, and test systems to support electrical and RF development testing
- Develop modular, reusable test automation software and drivers in Linux, Python, C++, Rust, etc.
In office • Los Angeles
$100k – $150kOther Engineering
Senior Mechanisms Engineer – Fluids & Pumps
NewPosted 1 month ago
Senior Mechanisms Engineer – Fluids & Pumps
- Responsible for turbopumps and supporting fluid-loop mechanisms of the spacecraft active thermal control system, including:
- Architectural down-selection, design, and tolerancing
In office • Los Angeles
$140k – $175kOther Engineering
Principal Crypto Engineer (TS//SCI)
NewPosted 1 month ago
Principal Crypto Engineer (TS//SCI)
- Own the end-to-end architecture and design of Type-1 cryptographic integrations across the spacecraft, payload, and ground segment
- Lead crypto designs from concept and trade studies through implementation, integration, certification, and on-orbit operations
In office • Los Angeles
$160k – $245k