Principal Enterprise Software Engineer at K2 Space

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aerospace, SpaceIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, mathematics or a STEM discipline or 15+ years of professional experience in software engineering
10+ years of experience in full stack development, platform engineering, or API development
5+ years of experience with AWS (or Azure, GCP)
5+ years of in-depth working experience with CI/CD such as GH Actions, Jenkins, Gitlab CI/CD
Working experience with Docker
In-depth working experience with Kubernetes (prefer AWS EKS)
Expert working experience with one or more of the following static typed programming languages such as C#, Go, Java, C++, TypeScript
5+ years of experience with structured database such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Snowflake or similar technologies
Working experience with unstructured database such as NoSQL, Amazon DynamoDB, MongoDB or similar
Strong working experience with REST API or gRPC
Strong working experience with binary management platforms such as JFrog Artifactory, AWS CodeArtifact or similar technologies
Experience with infrastructure orchestration

Responsibilities

Develop highly reliable software solutions used across K2 Space — from factory floors to mission control
Create and evolve applications that improve how we design, build, and operate our spacecraft
Partner closely with engineers, business partners, and leaders across disciplines to understand their challenges and design efficient solutions
Develop prototypes to test concepts and progress to full-fledged software products
Own full-lifecycle product development from inception to happy customers
Lead architecture reviews, design discussions, and code reviews with your unique perspective
Lead software architecture design, deployment strategy, coding standards, and quality processes
Evaluate and make decisions regarding engineering options while balancing tradeoffs
Advocate, defend and convert other engineering leaders to your own solutions
Use data to drive prioritization of work and design of solutions to create the largest positive impact
Actively contribute to building a culture of transparency, empathy, integrity, and engineering excellence
Actively mentor other staff members and help team members build good culture and engineering practices

Skills

Software Engineering

Enterprise Applications

Prototyping

Reliable Systems

Systems Integration

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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