K2 Space
Mission Engineer
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- $115k–$165k
- Mid level
- On-site · Los Angeles, CA
- 2+ yrs exp
- Added 1 month ago
About this role
K2 Space is seeking a Mission Engineer to serve as the primary technical liaison between the company, National Security customers, and partners. This role involves shaping mission architectures, ensuring payload compatibility with K2's satellite platform, and representing the company in technical discussions. You’ll contribute to a rapidly growing company building advanced satellite platforms for various missions.
What you'll do
- Define and negotiate mission concepts.
- Develop technical documentation for system architecture and requirements.
- Serve as the primary technical interface for customer engagements.
- Coordinate cross-functional engineering efforts.
- Support payload integration studies and mission analysis.
- Lead technical discussions and represent K2 in reviews.
What they're looking for
- Spacecraft Subsystems
- Space System Architectures
- Mission Modeling & Simulation
- Technical Documentation
- Communication (Written & Verbal)
- Requirements Formulation
- Payload Integration
- System Architecture
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Equity in the Company
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
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K2 Space
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience with spacecraft subsystem design and integration.
- How would you approach defining the requirements for a new mission?