Payload Integration Engineer (TS//SCI)

K2 Space (1 month ago)

Los Angeles, CAOnsiteFull TimeMedior$100,000 - $135,000National Security Programs

About this role

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.

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Required Skills

Payload Integration
Proposals
Spacecraft Design
Integration
Testing
Launch
Commissioning
Customer Interface
Stakeholder Engagement
Interface Documentation

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering Discipline
Master's Degree in an Engineering Discipline (Preferred)
Top Secret
Top Secret SCI
U.S. Person (ITAR Eligible)

About K2 Space

k2space.com

K2 Space develops a satellite bus that delivers the capabilities of large, high‑performance satellites at the price point and production speed of small satellites, breaking the historic correlation between mass and cost. Their multi‑orbit, high‑capability spacecraft are designed for commercial, scientific, and defense missions that need heavier payloads, longer lifetimes, and greater onboard performance than typical smallsats. K2 emphasizes rapid production and lower cost‑per‑kg through a scalable, purpose‑built architecture, enabling customers to field enterprise‑grade space systems faster and more affordably than with traditional large satellites.