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K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by $450M from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, Redpoint Ventures, T. Rowe Price, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alpine Space Ventures, and others – with an additional $500M in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers – we’re mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.
The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today’s and tomorrow’s massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits.
With multiple launches planned through 2026 and 2027, we're Building Bigger to develop the solar system and become a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a groundbreaking Series C space startup, we’d love for you to apply.
The Role
As a Software Engineer on our Ground Software team, you are responsible for creating the software that is used to build, test, and fly our satellites and customer payloads. You will build upon the mission software platform used to fly K2's Gravitas satellite, developing new capabilities and automation as we scale to support multiple constellations. You will collaborate closely with internal Mission Operations and Flight Software teams to define and implement our overall mission architecture, and you will work with external customers to scope and deliver software that meets their payload needs.
You will have the opportunity to work in exciting, interdisciplinary domains like: satellite command and control, constellation operations, mission automation, radio communications, astrodynamics, and more.
**This role requires in person presence at our headquarters in Torrance, CA.**
Responsibilities
Design and implement software that facilitates the build, test, and operations of K2's vehicles and our customers' payloads
Collaborate with Mission Operators and Engineers across the company to identify and scope software solutions to complex technical and business problems
Facilitate software design reviews, architecture discussions, and code reviews to align stakeholders on technical direction
Work across our stack (Rust backend, TypeScript/Vue frontend) to support development, test, and operations milestones
Support internal and external customers in an on-call capacity as your software is used to drive ground test activities and on-orbit spacecraft operations
Mentor other engineers to build a strong team culture and software engineering practices
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, math, or a STEM discipline or 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering
Nice-to-Have
Experience working on space missions and/or the satellite ground segment
Experience with Rust or another statically-typed backend programming language (Go, C++, Java, C#, TypeScript)
Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend development tooling (Vue, React, Svelte)
Experience with version control, continuous integration, build, deployment, monitoring
Experience developing HTTP or gRPC APIs
Experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL or similar)
Experience designing and implementing event-driven architectures
Experience developing reliable, scalable systems
Experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes
Experience with WebSockets and/or Server-Sent-Events (SSE)
Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices and relevant certifications/standards (SOC2, FedRAMP)
Familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, QUIC)
Familiarity with data streaming technologies such as NATS, Pulsar, or similar
Compensation and Benefits:
Base salary range for this role is $123,000 - $150,000 + equity in the company
Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/ coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!
If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
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Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician (Optical)
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K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by $450M from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, Redpoint Ventures, T. Rowe Price, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alpine Space Ventures, and others – with an additional $500M in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers – we’re mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.
The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today’s and tomorrow’s massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits.
With multiple launches planned through 2026 and 2027, we're Building Bigger to develop the solar system and become a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a groundbreaking Series C space startup, we’d love for you to apply.
The Role
You will support the fabrication and assembly of optical subsystems, production tooling, and generate hardware performance records. This role will support manufacturing and development of the K2 Mega-class satellite and future generations of the spacecraft. The ideal candidate possesses advanced mechanical skills, will seek ownership over quality and reliability, is meticulous and tenacious, and is familiar with the handling and testing of optical components. A strong background in optical manufacturing, R&D and testing is desired.
Responsibilities
Partner directly with design engineering throughout the hardware development and pre-production stages, supporting component assembly and validation testing
Perform precision inspection, cleaning, bonding, and troubleshooting of optical components to exacting tolerances
Operate precision tooling including microscopes, adhesive dispensing systems, UV curing equipment, and optical alignment tooling to support next-generation hardware
Execute work from verbal instructions, engineering drawings, and technical procedures with minimal supervision, adapting quickly as designs evolve
Build, align, integrate, test, and maintain optical systems — including delicate freespace optics and mechanics, thermal management hardware, and fiber optic assemblies
Own test setup, execution, and data reporting, ensuring accuracy and traceability across all builds
Maintain ground support equipment performance and calibration
Champion laser safety and cleanliness standards on the production floor, holding yourself and the team accountable to the highest standards
Practice 5S principles of organizing and sustaining an efficient and presentable workspace
Thrive in fast paced/ all-hands-on-deck production environment, jumping in wherever needed to hit mission timelines
Qualifications
5+ years of experience assembling, integrating, and testing optical hardware or adjacent hardware (ie: technical hardware utilizing optical sensors, fibers, sources, or high-resolution mechanisms)
Proficiency with computers and ability to use MS Office and shop floor management software
Demonstrate high level of ownership and problem-solving abilities
Demonstrate ability to learn, adapt and work independently
Demonstrate dexterity and ability to handle delicate objects in a dynamic lab environment
Demonstrate ability to communicate and prioritize team success
Experience working with FOD, ESD sensitive hardware, and clean room requirements
Experience with optical cleanliness or similar (ie: use of lab solvents like HPLC IPA, Acetone, Methanol and delicate cleaning methods)
Nice to Have
Experience with optical metrology equipment such as interferometers, autocollimators, laser trackers, theodolites, power meters
Experience with handling optical fiber and optical fiber technology such as fiber splicers, polarization components, fiber polishing & cleaning, fiber cleaving
Experience with lasers and laser safety
Experience with optical wavefront optimization through alignment
Ability to troubleshoot or develop production code in LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB or similar
Able to read mechanical and engineering drawings and interpret tolerances (including GD&T)
Operate machining equipment such as a lathe, mill, drill press
Experience working with engineering in development and production environments
Strong communication skills with ability to provide feedback to engineering teams to improve tooling processes and part design
Willingness to provide constructive feedback to the engineering and production teams to improve tooling designs, processes and parts
Able to stay organized with strong attention to detail
Additional Requirements
Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed
Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces
Must be able to lift and carry parts or equipment up to 25 lbs. unassisted
Compensation and Benefits:
Hourly pay range for this non-exempt role is $40 - $45 + equity in the company
Compensation will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!
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K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by $450M from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, Redpoint Ventures, T. Rowe Price, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alpine Space Ventures, and others – with an additional $500M in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers – we’re mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.
The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today’s and tomorrow’s massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits.
With multiple launches planned through 2026 and 2027, we're Building Bigger to develop the solar system and become a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a groundbreaking Series C space startup, we’d love for you to apply.
The Role
You will spearhead the clean-sheet manufacturing effort for creating K2 Space’s first Pumped Fluid Loop (PFL), a system integral for unlocking the ability to fly the highest-powered payloads ever put into space. Partnering with design engineers, you will ensure manufacturability of designs, build the first prototype, design the build flow and tooling, and finalize the process for transitioning components and assemblies from design to rate production. You will lead the setup of the work center for fluid components creation, assembly, and test. In your first year you will iterate upon the design, tooling, and station, transitioning them to production.
Responsibilities
Stand up the work center to manufacture and assemble our first Pumped Fluid Loop
Lead DFM efforts with design engineering teams, influencing architecture decisions to optimize for cost, quality, scalability and integration risk
Develop manufacturing planning and build flows for the satellite’s fluid systems
Develop and deploy advanced manufacturing technologies, automation concepts, and tooling systems to support increasing production rate
Collaborate with Engineers and Technicians to disposition nonconformances and evaluate any corrective actions
Act as the manufacturing point of contact for system fill, proof, and leak
Develop capacity models and rate ramp strategies to support rapid program growth
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, computer, or other engineering discipline
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role
Experience creating, improving, and deleting production process and workflows
Experience interacting with CAD software and CAD models
Experience qualifying (vibrational and thermal testing) components and assemblies
Experience in assembling fluid systems
Demonstrated knowledge of leak testing methods
Experience working in a clean room and with ESD-sensitive equipment
Experience creating GSE, tooling, or fixtures to support manufacturing operations
Nice to Have
Experience or exposure in a test or automation role
Proficient in Python and/or Rust
Experience with fluid component functional testing (pumps, accumulators)
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
Expert multitasking skills with the ability to juggle priorities while maintaining focus to deliver against program goals
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary range for this role is $140,000 - $175,000 + equity in the company
Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!
If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
Export Compliance
As defined in the ITAR, “U.S. Persons” include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a “U.S. Person.”
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K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by $450M from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, Redpoint Ventures, T. Rowe Price, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alpine Space Ventures, and others – with an additional $500M in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers – we’re mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.
The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today’s and tomorrow’s massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits.
With multiple launches planned through 2026 and 2027, we're Building Bigger to develop the solar system and become a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a groundbreaking Series C space startup, we’d love for you to apply.
The Role
You will build the modeling and simulation capabilities that let us design, verify, and operate spacecraft for demanding national security missions. You will simulate and verify the software that flies and orchestrates some of the largest satellites ever flown, and model how those systems perform against real mission objectives, threats, and operational constraints. As a senior member of the team, you will drive solutions end-to-end across the software stack, make changes to vehicle control software where needed, set technical direction, and mentor other engineers.
In your first 3 months you will generalize our simulation tools to operate in classified contexts, modeling multiple spacecraft and mission profiles, demonstrating robust performance in contested and demanding environments. In your first 6 months you will design many-agent, mission-level simulations and tools for operating entire constellations, directly informing mission assurance and critical company and program decisions.
This role supports classified national security programs. Work is performed on-site in a secure environment and requires an active TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship.
Responsibilities
Develop mission-level modeling and simulation of national security space missions, capturing operational objectives, environments, and constraints.
Model and analyze constellation-level capability and performance against mission requirements, including network coverage, beam planning, and resilience in contested environments.
Support work on classified programs in accordance with all applicable security requirements.
Create and maintain simulation software infrastructure for our 20kW+ spacecraft.
Develop physics-based software models of spacecraft subsystems, including propulsion, attitude control, power, and communications systems.
Create and utilize robust tools to allow for rapid deployment of quality code.
Perform data analysis and anomaly investigation to identify and resolve on-orbit problems.
Support integration and testing of spacecraft subsystems.
Set technical direction, review designs and code, and mentor junior engineers.
Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance, or a TS/SCI held within the last 12 months, and US citizenship.
Current or previously held Special Access Program (SAP) access.
Prior experience working on classified national security programs and in secure/SCIF environments, including familiarity with handling classified information and program security protocols.
Bachelor's degree in physics, aerospace/mechanical/electrical engineering, computer science, math, or a STEM field
5+ years of professional modeling and simulation experience.
Development experience in Rust, C++, or similar compiled language.
Experience using scientific Python (NumPy, SciPy, etc.), Julia, MATLAB, or similar.
Demonstrated ability to own complex systems end-to-end and guide the work of other engineers.
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Master's or PhD in physics, aerospace/mechanical/electrical engineering, computer science, math, or a STEM field.
Experience with mission-level or campaign-level modeling and simulation for defense or national security applications.
Experience working in Rust production environments.
Experience defining and creating simulation systems.
Experience with Monte Carlo simulations and probability/statistics.
Experience with linear algebra, controls, and/or orbital mechanics.
Experience with space communication modeling (RF, ground stations).
Basic knowledge of electronics, Linux, and computer architecture.
Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery systems.
Compensation and Benefits:
Base salary range for this role is $160,000 - $200,000 + equity in the company
Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/ coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!
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K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by $450M from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, Redpoint Ventures, T. Rowe Price, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alpine Space Ventures, and others – with an additional $500M in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers – we’re mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.
The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today’s and tomorrow’s massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits.
With multiple launches planned through 2026 and 2027, we're Building Bigger to develop the solar system and become a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a groundbreaking Series C space startup, we’d love for you to apply.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior ASIC Emulation Engineer who will lead the bring-up, deployment, and optimization of our pre-silicon emulation platforms. You will work closely with architecture, RTL design, DFT, DV, firmware, physical design, and silicon validation teams to enable high‑fidelity hardware/software co-development and accelerate verification cycles. This is a hands-on role with high ownership, deep technical engagement, and the opportunity to shape first‑generation silicon and system methodology.
Responsibilities
Build, integrate, and maintain full-chip, multi-chips and system-level emulation models on platforms such as Palladium, ZeBu, or Veloce.
Define and evolve emulation strategy, methodology, and workflows across the ASIC organization.
Work with RTL engineers to compile, map, and optimize designs for emulation performance, capacity, and stability.
Develop and integrate transactors, BFMs, speed adapters, and virtualization interfaces to support diverse system use cases.
Support system‑level testing in emulation by enabling full hardware/software integration, validating complex use cases, and ensuring the environment can run representative end‑to‑end workloads.
Accelerate overall verification throughput by helping DV team run targeted and high‑value tests in emulation, including adapting DV content and optimizing flows to reduce simulation bottlenecks.
Enable firmware, bootloader, driver, and software teams by providing robust emulation platforms and assisting in HW/SW integration debug.
Run emulation workloads, triage failures, perform root-cause analysis, and collaborate across design and verification to resolve issues.
Maintain and enhance automation for compile flows, regression management, and continuous integration.
Participate in architecture reviews, microarchitecture discussions, and influence design-for-emulation best practices.
Support silicon bring-up and post-silicon validation through test reuse, diagnostics, and pre/post-silicon correlation.
Manage interactions with external IP providers or emulation partners when needed.
Qualifications
B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience in ASIC/SoC development, focused on emulation
Solid understanding of SystemVerilog, digital logic, RTL flows, DV methodologies, and ASIC development lifecycles.
Hands-on expertise with major emulation platforms (Palladium, ZeBu, Veloce), including model build, debug and performance optimization
Proficiency with scripting languages (Python, Perl, TCL) for automation and tooling.
Experience with hardware/software interfaces, embedded processors, firmware bring-up, and C/C++‑based system-level testing.
Familiarity with industry-standard buses and protocols such as APB/AHB/AXI, JTAG, SPI.
Experience driving cross-functional debug involving RTL, DV, firmware, physical design, and validation teams.
Understanding of pre- and post-silicon debug methodologies and correlation workflows.
Nice to Have
Experience with FPGA prototyping platforms (HAPS, Protium, custom FPGA boards).
Experience with low-power modes and power-aware emulation.
Experience with analog/mixed-signal behavioral models in emulation environments.
Experience with SERDES and high-speed data protocols such as PCIe, Ethernet, USB, or multi-gigabit PHYs.
Compensation and Benefits:
Base salary range for this role is $170,000 – $250,000 + equity in the company
Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/ coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
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