K2 Space Corporation · 1 month ago
Payload Integration Engineer (TS//SCI)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$100K/yr - $135K/yr
2+ years expK2 Space is building large, high-powered spacecraft for the next generation of space development. As a Payload Integration Engineer, you will serve as the primary technical interface between K2 Space, customers, and partners, supporting the integration of advanced payload capabilities onto satellite platforms throughout the program lifecycle.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage payload integration across the full satellite lifecycle. Support initial proposals, design, development, integration, testing, launch and on-orbit commissioning
Serve as the primary customer interface for payload integration. Lead technical discussions, represent K2 Space in design reviews, and ensure customer requirements are understood and met
Development, maintain, and negotiate payload interface control documentation. Define mechanical, electrical, software, power, and mission interfaces, ensuring clear technical alignment between payload and bus teams
Create and execute payload interface verification and validation plans. Develop testing strategies to ensure compliance with mission and interface requirements, and oversee final sell-off with internal and external stakeholders
Coordinate cross-functional integration efforts. Work closely with vehicle engineering, avionics, software, propulsion, thermal, and AI&T teams to ensure seamless payload integration
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
2+ years of experience working in the aerospace or space industry, working with spacecraft, launch vehicles, airborne systems, or payloads
2+ years of technical project management and/or systems engineering experience
Hands-on experience with developing, integrating and testing launch vehicles, spacecraft, or other aerospace systems
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, software, and power interfaces for satellite payloads
Preferred
Master's degree in an engineering discipline
Experience working directly with National Security customers
5+ years of experience working in the aerospace or space industry, working with spacecraft, launch vehicles, airborne systems, or payloads
Hands-on spacecraft integration and test experience, including environmental testing, verification and troubleshooting
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and deliver results across multiple parallel priorities
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work collaboratively in high-performing teams
Active Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance preferred; willing to pursue and maintain a clearance if not already cleared
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off
Medical/dental/vision coverage
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
And many other perks
Company
K2 Space Corporation
Making previously impossible missions possible
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$425.53MKey Investors
RedpointAltimeter CapitalAlpine Space Ventures
2025-12-11Series C· $250M
2025-02-13Series B· $110M
2024-02-13Series A· $50M
Leadership Team
Karan Kunjur
Co-Founder
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