Senior Platform Design Engineer

2 hours, 21 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
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

  • Develop and manage engineering and program schedules, vehicle design, critical performance trades, resource allocation, and mission success.
  • Define bus-level milestones, requirements, and long-term objectives in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Drive engineering and flight readiness activities to meet mission and contract commitments.
  • Work closely with engineering teams to assess vehicle readiness, manage technical changes, and mitigate risks.
  • Establish and improve engineering processes, reviews, and analysis frameworks to support company growth.
  • Support internal design reviews and development efforts to ensure adherence to requirements and high reliability.
  • Act as an internal and customer-facing deputy program manager for successful missions.
  • Collaborate across engineering, production, and business development to deliver reliable flight systems on time.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, computer, or another relevant engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in technical aerospace or manufacturing.
  • 2+ years of experience managing projects, technical trades, and/or technical teams.
  • Strong understanding of launch vehicles, spacecraft, or other aerospace systems.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering or science discipline (preferred).
  • 8+ years of experience in technical aerospace or manufacturing (preferred).
  • 3+ years of experience managing projects or technical trades (preferred).
  • Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance (preferred).
  • Experience leading spacecraft mission design, development, integration, test, and/or launch across multiple departments (preferred).
  • Proven ability to innovate in process improvement and system architectures (preferred).
  • Experience generating executive summaries for senior leadership discussions (preferred).
  • Familiarity with contracts and mission requirements evaluations (preferred).
  • Demonstrated track record of project ownership, execution responsibility, and successful outcomes (preferred).
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $140,000 to $175,000 plus equity in the company.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Paid time off.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Additional perks and benefits.

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