Product Manager at K2 Space

Los Angeles, California, United States

K2 Space Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, Space TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of product management or equivalent technical experience, with at least 3 years focused on internal platforms or developer productivity tools
  • 3+ years of hands-on working experience supporting physical product manufacturing
  • Strong technical understanding of CI/CD, version control, build/test automation, and developer toolchains (e.g., Jenkins, Gitlab CI/CD or GitHub Actions, artifact repositories)
  • Demonstrated success in managing complex technical products, driving product strategy, and aligning cross-functional teams
  • Data-driven decision maker with experience
  • High level understanding of modern web application architecture and deployment paradigms such as microservices, Kubernetes

Responsibilities

  • Define and maintain a forward-looking product roadmap aligned with company priorities. Balance near-term deliverables with long-term technical investments to support scalability and operational excellence
  • Drive the development and launch of high-impact platform features. Clearly articulate problem statements, success criteria, and expected outcomes. Ensure solutions are adopted and deliver measurable value
  • Champion technical excellence across software architecture designs and implementation, CI/CD pipelines, build/test automation, and code management systems. Ensure platform reliability, security, and performance. Identify opportunities for automation and process validation
  • Establish key performance indicators (e.g., build duration, test failure rates, deployment frequency). Lead initiatives to improve developer productivity and system efficiency through data-informed decision-making
  • Ensure integration across toolchains and developer workflows and promote best practices across the organization
  • Lead Agile ceremonies to maintain clear visibility into short-term progress and long-term goals
  • Effectively communicate platform strategy, priorities, and trade-offs to stakeholders at all levels. Translate complex technical topics into clear business value
  • Define processes and templates for customer interactions such as intake, triage, prioritization

Skills

Product Roadmap
Platform Strategy
Developer Tools
Technical Product Management
Scalability
Data-Driven Solutions
First Principles Thinking
Rapid Iteration
Enterprise Software
Mission Operations

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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