Vehicle & Mission Operations Engineer

K2 Space (1 month ago)

Los Angeles, CAOnsiteFull TimeJunior$76,186 - $101,306 (estimated)Mission Operations

About this role

A hands-on Integration and Mission Operations engineer at K2 will work directly with spacecraft from initial integrated test campaigns through the earliest moments in orbit. The role transitions into Mission Operations, commanding vehicles post-launch and helping design the playbooks, tools, and systems to scale the fleet. It offers the chance to shape on-orbit operations for a rapidly growing constellation.

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Required Skills

Test Procedures
Integration Campaigns
Spacecraft Operations
On-Orbit Operations
Customer Interface
Anomaly Resolution
Communication
Risk Assessment

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Computer, or Relevant Engineering Discipline

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.