Ground Integration Lead, Top Secret Clearance

1 day, 7 hours ago
Full-time
Lead
Software Development

K2 Space Corporation

K2 Space builds high-powered satellite platforms and satellite buses for missions across LEO, MEO, and GEO, emphasizing higher payload power, large payload mass, vertical integration, and in-house manufacturing.

Defense and Space Manufacturing
51-200
Founded 2022
$180M raised

Description

  • Define and execute the long-term vision for end-to-end ground systems integration.
  • Lead investment in new in-house ground infrastructure and manage third-party mission partner relationships.
  • Work with customer teams to architect secure ground systems for multiple classification levels.
  • Build and support a team of ground integration engineers connecting new and legacy ground systems.
  • Ensure delivery of robust, scalable, and secure systems at startup speed.
  • Collaborate closely with Ground Software Applications and Flight Software teams on new integrations.
  • Represent K2 Space in recruiting, industry events, customer interactions, and strategic partnerships.
  • Drive mission capabilities for customers across classified and unclassified domains.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, mathematics, or a STEM discipline, or 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
  • 8+ years of experience in software development.
  • 3+ years of leadership experience at the department or org level.
  • Experience deploying and integrating sophisticated hardware and software systems.
  • Proven success building and scaling high-impact engineering teams.
  • Strong track record of delivering enterprise-scale solutions in fast-paced environments.
  • Deep experience with classified systems and their security requirements.
  • Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or mission-critical systems (preferred).
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, C#.NET, Go, or Java (preferred).
  • Familiarity with cloud systems, CI/CD, and container orchestration such as Docker/Kubernetes (preferred).
  • Understanding of systems architectures supporting ground and orbital systems for government and commercial space missions (preferred).
  • Must be a U.S. person or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.

Benefits

  • Base salary of $200,000-$250,000 plus equity.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid time off.
  • Life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Additional company perks.
  • Opportunity to work on a well-funded Series C space startup with multiple launches planned.

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