Program Manager, Commercial at K2 Space

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Aerospace, SpaceIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline
5+ years of professional experience in the space industry
8+ years of technical program or project management experience
Full project lifecycle experience, preferably with spacecraft
Deep understanding of commercial satellite contracting and business development
Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience negotiating technical deliverables, requirements and scope
Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding startup atmosphere
Demonstrated success working in an environment with competing priorities and aggressive schedules
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time

Responsibilities

Lead proposal efforts for commercial customers including responding to opportunities, scoping contracts, and collaborating with internal stakeholders for technical definition
Act as the POC for your customer to resolve issues, negotiate requirements, coordinate technical and contractual changes, and maintain positive relationships
Partner with the diverse teams within K2 to drive towards spacecraft vehicle readiness, assess change impacts, develop mission CONOPS, and proactively track schedules to ensure all contract requirements are met
Communicate with internal management, executives, and customers about the overall program schedule and mission readiness
Plan and lead customer reviews and deliverables through cross-company coordination, developing and briefing technical content on complex designs, trade studies, risks, and issues
Nurture and maintain a network of commercial customers, partners, and stakeholders

Skills

Program Management

Proposal Development

Contract Negotiation

Stakeholder Collaboration

Project Execution

Customer Relationship Management

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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