Principal Ground Integration Engineer, Top Secret Clearance

Telemetry Today LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 200 000 - 250 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Résumé du poste

K2 Space is seeking a senior leader to direct the team integrating all ground systems for multi-constellation operations, bridging space segment with RF and optical ground segments, and coordinating with partners on in-house and legacy systems.

You will shape the technical roadmap, grow a high-performing engineering org, and work with Ground Software Applications and Flight Software teams to unlock new mission capabilities for classified and unclassified programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, mathematics or a STEM discipline or 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in software development.
• 3+ years of leadership experience at the department or org level.
• Experience with deployment and integration of sophisticated hardware and software systems.
• Proven success building and scaling high-impact engineering teams.
• Strong track record of delivering enterprise-scale solutions in fast-paced environments.
• Deep experience with classified systems and their security requirements.

Responsabilités

• Define and execute the long-term vision for K2 Space’s end-to-end ground systems integration.
• Direct and technically lead investment in new in-house ground infrastructure while managing relationships with third-party partners.
• Integrate with customer teams to architect ground systems for multiple classification levels while delivering secure operations.
• Build and support a team of capable ground integration engineers to connect new and legacy ground systems.
• Ensure teams deliver robust, scalable, and secure systems at startup speed.
• Represent K2 Space in recruiting, industry events, and partnerships.

Connaissances

Leadership

Enterprise-scale

Security

Software engineering

Team building

Formation

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, mathematics or a STEM discipline

Outils

Python

C#.NET

Go

Java

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Cloud systems

Description du poste

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price — and with over $1 billion 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 in 2027 and plans to scale to 100 satellites a year, we're Building Bigger — helping develop the solar system and build toward 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 high-growth Series D-funded company, we'd love for you to apply.

The Role

K2 Spaceoperatesconstellations spanning commercial, science, and national security missions using a mix of in-house and legacy ground systems.In this role, you willbe responsible forleading the team in charge of integratingall ofthese systems into a cohesive, reliable ground network. The ground systems you and your team buildwill be capable of bridging the gap between heterogeneous constellations in space and theRF and Optical ground segment that controls them. You willbe in charge ofdirecting a multi-pronged strategy to invest in K2 ground infrastructure while also engaging with partners to integrate with legacy and 3 rd party ground systems.

You’ll partner with a growing organization of engineers, set the technical roadmap, and ensure we’re delivering ground infrastructure that moves as fast as our hardware. You will collaborate closely with the Ground Software Applications and Flight Software teams to drive new integrations that unlock new mission capabilities for our customers in the classified and unclassified domains.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the long-termvision for K2 Space’send-to-endground systemsintegration
• Directand technically leadinvestment in new in-house ground infrastructure while managing and building relationships with third-party mission partners
• Integrate with customer teams to architect new ground systems capable of operating at multiple levels of classification while delivering secure andreliable constellation operations
• Buildand supporta team of capable and experienced ground integration engineers responsible for building the connective tissue between new and legacy ground systems
• Ensure teams deliver robust, scalable, and secure systems at startup speed
• Represent K2 Space in recruiting, industry events,customer interactions,and strategic partnerships

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology,mathematicsor a STEM disciplineor3+ years of professional experience in software engineering
• 8+ years of experience insoftwaredevelopment
• 3+ years of leadershipexperienceat the department or org level
• Experience with the deployment and integration of sophisticated hardware and software systems
• Proven success building and scaling high-impact engineering teams
• Strongtrack recordof delivering enterprise-scalesolutions in fast-paced environments
• Deep experience with classified systems and their security requirements

Nice to Have

• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or mission-criticalsystems
• Proficiencyin one or more programming languages such as Python, C#.NET, Go, Java, or similar
• Familiarity with modern languages (Python, Go, Java, C#, etc.), cloud systems, CI/CD, and container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes).
• A track recordof fostering team culture, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Understanding of existing systemarchitectures that support ground and orbital systems contributing togovernment and commercial space systems

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base salary range for this role is$ 200,000 - $250,000 + equity in the company
• Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limitedto: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 otherperks

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

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The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.

K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.