Principal Satellite Platform Engineer

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, computer, or another relevant engineering discipline
• At least 6 years of experience in technical aerospace or manufacturing
• At least 3 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
• Preferred: Masters degree or PhD in an engineering or science discipline
• Preferred: At least 10 years of experience in technical aerospace or manufacturing
• Preferred: At least 5 years of experience managing projects or technical trades
• Preferred: Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance
• Preferred: Experience leading spacecraft mission design, development, integration, testing, and/or launch across multiple departments
• Preferred: Demonstrated ability to innovate in process improvement and system architectures
• Preferred: Skill in preparing executive summaries to support decision-making with senior leadership
• Preferred: Familiarity with contracts and mission requirements evaluations
• Preferred: Demonstrated ownership of projects, execution responsibilities, and successful outcomes
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license, as the role involves access to items and information controlled by U.S. export regulations

Responsibilities:

• 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 with stakeholders
• Drive engineering and flight-readiness activities to meet mission and contract commitments
• Collaborate 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
• Participate in design reviews and development, helping ensure requirements are met and reliability is high
• Lead bus-level design integration and advance technical readiness from concept through launch
• Work across engineering, production, and business development to deliver reliable flight systems on schedule
• Serve as a deputy program manager internally and with customers
• Work effectively in a rapidly changing startup environment, using agility, autonomy, and proactive problem-solving

Technologies:

• Support
• K2
• Architect

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We are K2 Space, building high-power satellite platforms for missions ranging from low Earth orbit to deep space. Backed by more than $1 billion in funding and with over $1 billion in signed commercial and U.S. government contracts, we are preparing for multiple launches in 2027 and aim to scale production to 100 satellites annually. In this role, you will help integrate and develop our satellite bus alongside a skilled, cross-disciplinary team, tackling complex challenges in a fast-paced, high-growth Series D company. The base salary range is $175,000–$200,000, plus equity; compensation reflects factors such as skills, education, and experience. Benefits include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and other perks. We welcome applicants with nontraditional career paths, even if they do not meet every preferred qualification, and provide reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process. We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions based on merit, competence, and qualifications.

last updated 43 week of 2026