Senior TS-Cleared Network Integration Engineer (Ground Systems)

K2 Space; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision

Job summary

K2 Space is hiring a Senior Network Integration Engineer to lead the integration of end-to-end ground systems across multiple constellations and classifications. You will bridge heterogeneous ground networks with RF/Optical segments, collaborating with ground software and flight teams to enable new mission capabilities for classified and unclassified domains.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in network integration, strong cloud and API expertise, and a track record of scaling engineering teams in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, mathematics or a STEM discipline or 8+ years of professional experience in software engineering.
• Experience with deployment and integration of hardware/software systems.
• Strong track record delivering enterprise-scale solutions in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and API technologies (REST, gRPC, WSDL/SOAP).
• Proven success building and scaling high-impact engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the long-term vision for end-to-end ground systems integration, focusing on network protocols and connections.
• Drive integration between in-house and external vendor systems while supporting business development.
• Architect and implement a secure, multi-level classification ground network integration.
• Lead a team of ground integration engineers to connect new and legacy ground systems.
• Ensure scalable, robust, and secure systems enabling fast startup velocity.

Skills

Network systems integration

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

APIs (REST, gRPC, SOAP)

Programming languages (C#.NET, Go,Java

Leadership / team-building

Security / classified systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Math or STEM OR 8+ years experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

K2 Space is hiring a Senior Network Integration Engineer to lead the integration of end-to-end ground systems across multiple constellations and classifications. You will bridge heterogeneous ground networks with RF/Optical segments, collaborating with ground software and flight teams to enable new mission capabilities for classified and unclassified domains.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in network integration, strong cloud and API expertise, and a track record of scaling engineering teams in