Staff Product Designer, Platform/Design Systems
FloqastSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, SpaceIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
- 3+ years of professional design experience with power electronics (research and extracurricular academic projects qualify)
Responsibilities
- Develop power electronics for large spacecraft with power systems ranging from 20kW to 100kW capability
- Serve as Responsible Engineer for flight hardware from conception through flight
- Qualify your designs through environmental testing including vibration, shock, thermal, and thermal vacuum testing
- Work with partners/customers to define interfaces between the power system and various spacecraft loads
- Develop models to analyze and verify power system performance
Skills
Power Electronics
Power Switching
Power Conversion
High Power Systems
Prototyping
Environmental Testing
Performance Testing
Flight Hardware Qualification
Spacecraft Power Systems
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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