Senior Vehicle & Mission Operations Engineer

K2 Space (1 month ago)

Los Angeles, CAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$130,995 - $175,996 (estimated)Mission Operations

About this role

This role owns the development and execution of mission operations for K2's first high-power satellite mission and lays the foundation for multi-satellite and constellation-scale operations. The position is hands-on with integrated satellite-level test campaigns, supporting factory tests, launch-site activities, and on-orbit operations while defining tools, processes, and operational philosophy. The work involves evolving operational playbooks and scaling tooling and ground-segment workflows to support future constellations.

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Required Skills

Mission Operations
Telemetry Monitoring
Fault Response
Commanding
Systems Integration
Tooling Roadmap
Spacecraft Operations
Customer Interface
Risk Assessment
Test Optimization

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

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.