K2 Space
The Payload Integration Engineer (National Security Programs) at K2 Space will act as the primary technical interface between the company, customers, and partners to integrate advanced payload capabilities onto K2’s satellite bus. The role supports the full program lifecycle from proposal through on-orbit operations and represents K2 in customer engagements and design reviews. The position emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure payload and bus alignment and successful mission execution.
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California, United States
Company Size
11-50 employees
Founded
2022
K2 Space builds high-power, large-scale satellite platforms engineered for LEO, MEO, GEO, and cislunar missions. Their flagship Mega Class platform delivers 20kW of power and up to 3,000 kg of payload mass — roughly 10x the power of typical constellation-class satellites — through a vertically integrated design with 80% of each satellite built in-house. K2 serves commercial, government, and defense customers requiring maximum on-orbit capability, resilience, and scalability across all orbital regimes.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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