Payload Integration Engineer (TS//SCI)
K2 Space
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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About K2 Space
k2space.comK2 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.
Recent company news
K2 Space raises $250 million to scale high-power satellite line
Dec 11, 2025
K2 Space Raises $250M at $3B Valuation to Roll Out a New Class of High-Capability Satellites
Dec 11, 2025
K2 Is Building Massive Satellites For An Underused Interstellar Sweet Spot
Dec 11, 2025
K2 Space Secures $250M Series C at $3B Valuation to Scale ‘Mega Class’ Manufacturing
Dec 13, 2025
Satellite Startup Set to Quadruple Valuation to $3 Billion
Dec 3, 2025
About K2 Space
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
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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Salary
$100k – $135k
per year
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