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K2 Space Corporation · 1 month ago

Vehicle & Mission Operations Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$100K/yr - $150K/yr

1+ years exp

K2 Space Corporation is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, aiming to unlock unprecedented performance across various orbits. The Vehicle & Mission Operations Engineer will lead integrated test campaigns, operate spacecraft, and design systems for on-orbit operations, directly shaping the operation of a space constellation.

AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Author test procedures (manual and automated) used to confirm spacecraft hardware and software flight worthiness

Lead high-visibility integration campaigns for development and flight hardware

Operate spacecraft (interpret telemetry, send commands) during system tests at the factory, test facilities, launch sites, and during pre-launch operations

Serve as a key operator during on-orbit operations, responsible for real-time decision-making and coordination

Interface with customers to scope testing performed on their payloads, based on expected functions and failure modes of interest

Identify and elevate off-nominal conditions during test, and drive issues to resolution by engaging with the wider engineering team

Clearly communicate status, needs, and risks to the entire K2 Space team (and payload providers) during high-intensity test operations

Assess risks associated with different integration and test approaches, and clearly communicate mitigations and trade-offs

Qualification

Integration/test engineeringSpacecraft operationsAnalogDigital circuitsPythonLinux systemsMission operations conceptsConflict resolutionNegotiation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, computer, or other relevant engineering discipline

1+ years of experience in an integration/test/automation engineering role (includes internships and design/build/compete extracurricular projects)

Competency with analog and digital circuits, sensors/instrumentation, and software

Familiarity with basic RF, fluids, statics and mechanics, and data acquisition systems

Preferred

Experience testing and troubleshooting spacecraft and their related components and systems, including subsystem checkouts and system acceptance testing

Familiarity with mission operations concepts such as LEOP, telemetry, commanding, fault protection, and anomaly resolution

Experience working in a clean room and with ESD-sensitive equipment

Experience operating vehicles in a mission or production setting

Hands-on experience with HITL or Flatsat software verification testbeds

Proficient in Python and/or Rust

Experience with Linux systems

Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills