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Principal Optical Amplifier / Laser Engineer at K2 Space - ApplyBlast

Principal Optical Amplifier / Laser Engineer

K2 Space

7 months ago

Los Angeles, CA

Onsite

Full Time

Senior

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K2 Space is seeking a Principal Optical Amplifier / Laser Engineer to lead the development of high-power lasers and amplifiers for space-based optical payloads. The role involves designing, testing, and scaling laser technologies to support ambitious space science and Earth observation missions from a fast-paced, innovative space startup.

Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in physics, optics, materials science, electrical engineering, or a related technical field8+ years of experience in fiber and free-space laser design, manufacture, and testing

About K2 Space

k2space.com

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California, United States

Company Size

11-50 employees

Founded

2022

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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.