Mission Systems Engineer (TS/SCI) at K2 Space

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Aerospace, Defense, SpaceIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
5+ Years of experience working in the aerospace or space industry, working with spacecraft or space systems
Direct experience designing, developing, integrating or testing spacecraft or space systems
Strong understanding of spacecraft subsystems, space system architectures, and mission modeling and simulation
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Define, mature and negotiate mission concepts. Support initial payload integration studies, mission analysis, system architecture trades, system integration designs, and concept of operations development
Develop and maintain technical documentation for system architecture, payload interface designs, spacecraft design capabilities and requirements, and concepts of operations to ensure customer requirements and architectures align with K2 Space’s technology offerings
Serve as the primary technical interface for early customer engagement. Lead technical discussions, represent K2 Space in TEMs and study reviews, ensure customer requirements are understood, and ensure customer understands the extent of K2 Space’s capabilities
Coordinate cross-functional early study efforts. Work closely with vehicle engineering, avionics, software, propulsion, thermal, and AI&T teams to ensure solutions are practical and executable

Skills

Systems Engineering

Mission Architecture

Requirements Formulation

Payload Integration

Avionics

Power Systems

Software Integration

Customer Engagement

Proposal Development

TS/SCI Clearance

K2 Space

Manufactures cost-effective high-capability satellite buses

About K2 Space

K2 Space manufactures and sells satellite buses, which are the main structures and systems of satellites, excluding the payload. Their products allow clients to create customized satellites for various missions, including scientific research, commercial communication, and defense. K2 Space's approach breaks the traditional link between satellite size and cost, enabling the deployment of large, high-capability satellites at lower prices. This is achieved by leveraging advanced satellite technology and a team with experience from top aerospace companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin. K2 Space aims to make space missions more accessible by providing affordable satellite solutions, thus expanding opportunities for exploration and development in the aerospace sector.

West Hollywood, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

$66.6MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

AerospaceIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition from established companies like SpaceX threatens K2 Space's market share.

Reliance on venture capital funding may lead to financial instability if interest wanes.

Potential delays in launching their first Mega satellite could impact reputation and trust.

Differentiation

K2 Space offers high-capability satellite buses at a fraction of traditional costs.

The company breaks the historical correlation between satellite mass and cost.

K2 Space's team includes veterans from leading aerospace companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin.

Upsides

K2 Space secured a $60M contract from the U.S. Space Force for satellite missions.

The company raised $50M to build Mega Class satellites, boosting its financial position.

Growing demand for satellite-based internet services expands K2 Space's market reach.

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