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Mission Engineer

K2 Space
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Posted
19 days ago
Department
National Security Programs
Salary
$115,000 - $165,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
  • 2+ Years of experience working in the aerospace or space industry, working with spacecraft or space systems
  • Direct experience designing, developing, integrating or testing spacecraft or space systems
  • Strong understanding of spacecraft subsystems, space system architectures, and mission modeling and simulation
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
  • Master’s degree or above in an engineering discipline
  • 5+ Years of experience working in the aerospace or space industry, working with spacecraft, launch vehicles, airborne systems, or payloads
  • Experience working directly with National Security customers and systems
  • Satellite constellation modeling, simulation and analysis experience and intuitive understanding of multibody dynamics
  • Payload performance modeling and analysis (Electro Optical, Radio Frequency, Infrared, Communications, Networking, Position Navigation and timing etc)
What the job really is

As a Mission Engineer at K2, you will act as the primary technical liaison between the company and its customers, focusing on developing mission architectures for satellite payload capabilities. Your responsibilities include supporting mission-level engineering, conducting initial payload integration studies, and ensuring alignment with K2's technology through collaboration with various engineering disciplines. You will also lead technical discussions and represent K2 in customer engagements and reviews.

Benefits
  • Base salary range for this role is $115,000 - $165,000 + equity in the company
  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Role involves significant customer interaction and technical negotiation, which may require strong interpersonal skills
  • The company is in a high-growth phase, which can mean a fast-paced and potentially high-pressure work environment
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