Payload Integration 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, Space, DefenseIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
2+ years of experience working in the aerospace or space industry, working with spacecraft, launch vehicles, airborne systems, or payloads
2+ years of technical project management and/or systems engineering experience
Hands-on experience with developing, integrating and testing launch vehicles, spacecraft, or other aerospace systems
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, software, and power interfaces for satellite payloads

Responsibilities

Manage payload integration across the full satellite lifecycle. Support initial proposals, design, development, integration, testing, launch and on-orbit commissioning
Serve as the primary customer interface for payload integration. Lead technical discussions, represent K2 Space in design reviews, and ensure customer requirements are understood and met
Develop, maintain, and negotiate payload interface control documentation. Define mechanical, electrical, software, power, and mission interfaces, ensuring clear technical alignment between payload and bus teams
Create and execute payload interface verification and validation plans. Develop testing strategies to ensure compliance with mission and interface requirements, and oversee final sell-off with internal and external stakeholders
Coordinate cross-functional integration efforts. Work closely with vehicle engineering, avionics, software, propulsion, thermal, and AI&T teams to ensure seamless payload integration

Skills

Systems Engineering

Payload Integration

Mechanical Interfaces

Software Interfaces

Power Systems

Mission Interfaces

Integration Testing

Design Reviews

Verification

Test Planning

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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