The Role 

The K2 Space team is growing rapidly and we’re looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter that is committed to helping us build with stellar talent. As a Senior Technical Recruiter, you will partner directly with the leadership team to conduct workforce planning and then source, attract, identify, and close candidates across all functional areas of the business. You’ll also have the opportunity to help shape the Recruiting function as a whole. While you’ll have the support of experienced talent leaders, you’ll be expected to operate with a high degree of ownership and autonomy to help support our mission. This role requires in person presence at our headquarters in Torrance, CA.  

Responsibilities 

• Partner closely with department leaders to do workforce planning and develop hiring strategies to help fill their needed growth targets with exceptional talent 
• Proactively source and attract top talent by developing relationships with top university programs, labs, trade schools, and talent niches  
• Screen candidates and help increase awareness of K2 Space’s mission and talent brand 
• Design and refine interview processes to increase confidence in candidate selection and reduce bias  
• Collaborate with the executive team to develop compelling closing strategies and resources  

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree  
• 5+ years of professional experience as a recruiter  
• Experience recruiting for electrical, mechanical, and/or software engineering roles 
• Full-cycle recruiting experience from sourcing through closing 
• Experience supporting multiple high priority hiring needs concurrently 
• Ability to communicate dynamically and build strong relationships with candidates and hiring partners 

Nice to Have 

• 4+ years of experience recruiting for technical roles 
• Strong experience in an organization with high-level regulations and compliance such as ITAR and OFCCP  
• Space or aerospace industry experience 
• Prior success in a high-velocity and dynamic company 
• Experience developing new or unique sourcing strategies  
• Experience interfacing with, coaching, and giving feedback to senior leaders 
• Highly self-motivated with a sense of urgency and poised under pressure 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $150,000 + equity in the company 
• Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level 
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks 

The Role 

As an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) at K2 Space you will oversee and maintain compliance with cybersecurity regulations and best practices for our space systems and infrastructure. The ISSM will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing security policies, risk assessments, and security controls to protect classified and unclassified information systems.  

Our ideal candidate is self-motivated and able to coordinate with our national security stakeholders to meet their unique requirements for safeguarding classified information across the spectrum of classification levels. The selected candidate will provide Cyber Security technical leadership as the ISSM. The candidate will manage internal/external customers’ expectations for security architecture and provide Cyber Security expertise as the Subject Matter Expert on ongoing projects by executing on program performance, delivery, and milestone completion including Assessment & Authorization (A&A) events. Furthermore, the ISSM will provide Cyber Security input and support for the implementation and test of secure operating systems/networks, DevSecOps, and cloud solutions. K2 Space is a fast-paced startup environment and as ISSM you must be able to quickly adapt and implement solutions in a dynamic workplace.   

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a team of highly capable Information System Security Officers.
• Develop and maintain a formal Information Systems Security Program. 
• Provide Ensure compliance with NIST, RMF, and other relevant cybersecurity frameworks.   
• Develop, implement, and enforce information security policies and procedures.   
• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and security audits.   
• Manage security authorization packages and maintain system accreditations.   
• Institute and implement a Configuration Control Board (CCB) charter. 
• Ensure that all ISSOs, network administrators, System Administrators and other cyber security personnel receive the necessary technical and annual training to carry out their duties. 
• Coordinate with CPSO on approval of external information systems (e.g., guest systems, interconnected system with another organization). 
• Work closely with IT, engineering, program management and government agencies to ensure secure operations.   
• Provide security training and awareness programs for employees.   
• Investigate and respond to security incidents and implement corrective actions.  

Qualifications  

• Master’s degree in cybersecurity, IT, or a related field +4 years’ experience or Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, IT, or a related field, + 6 years’ experience.   
• 5+ years working in information assurance for national security systems.  
• Hands-on experience with NIST SP 800-53, DoDI 8510.01, CNSSI 1253, JSIG/ICD 503, and STIG/SRG application and other DoD cybersecurity policies.   
• Proficiency in vulnerability and compliance tools: Tenable Nessus, SCAP, DISA STIG Viewer, log/monitoring, and familiarity with patch management. 
• Experience developing and maintaining SSP, SAR/SAP, POA&M, and RMF evidence with strong technical writing skills. 
• Knowledge of network security, Windows/Linux hardening, virtualization, endpoint protection, identity & access management, encryption/key management, and secure configuration baselines. 
• Strong understanding of system security architecture and risk management.   
• Experience as an ISSM, ISSO, or ISSE. 
• Current DoD 8570/8140 Tier III certification or higher (CISSP, CISM, etc.). 
• Active TS/SCI Clearance, and willingness to submit to a CI polygraph 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills  

Nice to Have  

• Additional cybersecurity certifications (CAP, CEH, GSEC, GSLC). 
• Experience supporting Defense and Intelligence Community programs. 
• Familiarity with secure cloud and hybrid environments (e.g., DoD Cloud SRG, IL2–IL6, GovCloud, IC ITE). 
• Experience in standing up new secure networks at a commercial organization (SCI or SAP).  
• Experience obtaining Authority to Operate (ATO) of an operational aerospace system (satellite, aircraft, etc.).   

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $160,000 - $200,000 + equity in the company 
• Salary will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level 
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks 

The Role 

The Business Operations team ensures programs execute at K2 Space. Our team drives strategic planning, production optimization, and resource alignment across engineering and manufacturing. We hire engineers who can lead cross-functional initiatives, analyze operational problems, and apply operations and data science methods to optimize schedules, resources, and outcomes as the company scales. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, complex problem solver, and drives strategic decision-making. 

Responsibilities 

• Design analytical tools to evaluate delivery timelines, production capacity, manufacturing processes, and supply chain constraints, to support informed decision-making 
• Lead the development and execution of production schedules and output targets across programs 
• Partner closely with engineering and manufacturing teams on a daily basis to ensure alignment with validated milestone plans 
• Contribute to team efforts to shape and execute strategies that reduce production and launch risks while capturing opportunities to enhance quality, throughput, safety, and cost performance 
• Create process flow models that simulate production system behavior and align manufacturing output with program requirements 
• Develop a deep understanding of our engineering, manufacturing, and launch operations to improve production forecasting, identify process improvements, and proactively monitor engineering data inputs 
• Establish and monitor key performance metrics while identifying decision down-select points and actions required to optimize production v demand 
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across systems and operational processes within and between functional organizations 
• Work collaboratively with partners across supply chain, engineering, and finance to maintain program alignment 
• Develop analytical models and visual dashboards to support strategic space planning and operational decision-making 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or business discipline 
• 2+ years of experience in a fast-paced production or start up environment 
• 1+ years of experience in using Excel, SQL, or Python/R for analysis or modeling dynamic systems 
• 1+ years of experience using Smartsheet or equivalent scheduling tools, and/or experience tracking critical path 

Nice to have 

• Experience with Inventory, production, and capacity planning, including use of MRP/ERP systems 
• Power BI and discrete-event simulation or modeling tools 
• Quantitative analysis: statistics, data analysis, cost–benefit evaluation, and visualization 
• Industrial, operations, process, or manufacturing engineering in a development-stage production environment 
• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies 
• Background in management science, operations engineering, or industrial engineering 
• Effective contributor within multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams 
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-pressure environments 
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication 

Additional Requirements 

• Ability to travel up to 25-50% of the time 
• Active Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance preferred; willing to pursue and maintain a clearance if not already cleared  
• Ability to work irregular business hours to support proposals or critical project timelines 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $90,000 – $140,000 + equity in the company 
• Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level 
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks 

The Role 

You will be responsible for several aspects of the critical supply chain organization. You will be responsible for finding, building, and managing the quality of parts running in our mechanical supply chains. Key skills will include technical procurement of mechanical and structural hardware and Bill of Material (BOM) management for owned assemblies. You will travel to suppliers in order to monitor progress and health while negotiating business contracts and price reductions over time to ensure strategic reductions in costs over time.  

Responsibilities 

Technical Procurement

• Source structural and mechanical hardware across the satellite often on expedited lead times  

• Negotiate costs and contracts with key suppliers  

• Manage supplier quality and deliveries to ensure mission success 

• Act as the primary interface between suppliers and internal customers including: supplier onboarding, evaluation, negotiation, and project management 

Material Planning 

• Manage Bill of Materials for mechanical and structural assemblies 

• Help implement the master planning schedule for high volume production 

• Lead clear to builds with engineering to ensure assembly milestones are completed to hit critical milestones 

• Develop internal analytics to track supply chain objectives 

Qualifications 

• 2+ years of experience in supply chain management or engineering in the aerospace industry 

• 2+ years of experience with commodities such as machined parts, heat pipes, capital equipment, aluminum honeycomb, tubes, tanks 

• Experience reading and interpreting technical engineering drawings  

• Strong understanding of inventory management 

• 2+ years managing bill of materials for mechanical assemblies 

• 1+ year of experience with SQL or other information processing software tool 

• Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional environment with engineering, production, and finance  

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time 

Nice to Have 

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, finance, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or mathematics 

• 3+ years of technical procurement experience 

• 3+ years in a new product introduction environment 

• Experience reading and interpreting technical engineering drawings  

• Experience implementing AS9100 or completing AS9100 audits 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $65,000 - $100,000 + equity in the company 

• Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level 

• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks 

The Role 

You will be responsible for defining and implementing procurement strategies for K2 Space’s Electrical Supply Chain. You will be the subject matter expert in supply chain best practices for hardware in your domain, building a world-class supply chain that drives a competitive advantage, taking ownership to ensure success on program build targets, and coaching team members to operate at the same high standards. Key skills will include having a deep understanding of the market and capabilities that are available to use in manufacturing, technical procurement of electrical hardware, and end-to-end Bill of Material (BOM) management for owned assemblies. You will work closely with our internal teams and external partners to deliver hardware that meets cost, schedule, and quality targets in support of our company critical missions.  

Responsibilities 

• Define company-wide strategy for how hardware in electrical commodities is sourced including sensors, PCBs, PCBAs, harness assemblies, connectors, wire, integrated circuits, and SMD components 
• Lead cradle-to-grave supplier management, including identifying capabilities within the supply base, onboarding vendors to add capacity or capabilities, quoting and placing orders, working with engineering and quality teams to resolve issues, and tracking build milestones until hardware hits the dock 
• Drive negotiations on contracts with key suppliers to meet cost, schedule, and quality targets 
• Create robust supplier scorecards and metrics to ensure consistent supplier performance and quality is maintained across the electrical supply chain 
• Develop strong partnerships with internal stakeholders ensuring consistent alignment on expectations and procurement strategies to meet critical mission needs 
• Execute and maintain highly-quality purchasing transactions by issuing purchase orders and managing open orders with materials requirement planning to ensure accuracy and completeness 
• Establish strategic relationships with key manufacturing companies and distributors to ensure strong alignment to industry and commodity trends  

Qualifications 

• 8+ years of experience in supply chain management or engineering in the aerospace industry 
• 3+ years of experience with electrical schematics and working with electromechanical systems (harnesses, avionic boxes) 
• 3+ years managing Bill of Materials for electrical assemblies 
• Experience managing electrical suppliers in a fast-paced environment 
• Strong understanding of inventory management and how to store electrical hardware 
• Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional environment with engineering, production, and finance  
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time 
• Must be able to lift and carry parts or equipment up to 25 lbs. unassisted 

Nice to Have 

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, finance, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or mathematics 
• Experience in procuring additional commodities: SMD components, guidance and navigation hardware, solar array materials 
• Experience in a new product introduction environment 
• Experience reading and interpreting technical engineering drawings  

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $140,000 - $175,000 + equity in the company 
• Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level 
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks 

The Role 

You will be responsible for managing and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain process. You’ll ensure materials, information, and products move efficiently between suppliers, manufacturing, and customers while maintaining cost effectiveness and high-quality standards. In this role, you’ll analyze data to forecast demand, manage supplier relationships, optimize inventory, and resolve operational challenges to ensure on-time delivery. You’ll also collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations, and lead initiatives that enhance efficiency, reliability, and customer satisfaction across the supply chain. 

Responsibilities 

Technical Procurement 

• Source electrical hardware across the satellite often on expedited lead times including commodities such as: Sensors, PCBs, PCBAs, Harness assemblies, Connectors, Wire, Integrated Circuits, SMD components
• Negotiate costs on electrical components
• Provide design for manufacturability feedback for new electrical designs 

Planning  

• Manage Bill of Materials for electrical assemblies and consumables
• Lead Clear to Builds with engineering to ensure assembly milestones are completed to hit critical company deadlines
• Develop long term forecasting and analytics tools to set up full scale satellite production for success 

Supplier Development and Management 

• Develop and manage supplier base to support ongoing development across satellites subsystems from NPI through production phases
• Act as the primary interface between suppliers and internal customers including: supplier onboarding, evaluation, negotiation, and project management
• Source high complexity commodities to find multiple long term paths to secure supply for critical electrical assemblies 

Qualifications 

• 5+ years of experience of supply chain management or engineering in the aerospace industry 
• 2+ years of experience in procuring the following commodities: PCBs, PCBAs, and Harness assemblies 
• Experience managing suppliers in a fast-paced environment 
• Vendor management and negotiation experience 
• Strong understanding of quality control practices such as issue tickets 
• Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional environment with engineering, production, and finance  
• Ability to travel up to 25-50% of the time 
• Must be able to lift and carry parts or equipment up to 25 lbs. unassisted 

Nice to Have 

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, finance, electrical, aerospace, mathematics, or other relevant engineering discipline 
• 3+ years of technical procurement experience 
• 3+ years in a new product introduction environment 
• Prior experience with space grade electronics 
• Bill of Material Management and Planning Experience 
• Experience implementing AS9100 or completing AS9100 audits 
• Experience reading and interpreting technical engineering drawings 
• Prior leadership experience 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $100,000 – $140,000 + equity in the company 
• Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level 
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks 

The Role 

As a Senior HR Business Partner at K2 Space you will play a pivotal role in shaping our company's culture and people strategy. You will work closely with leadership to design and implement HR initiatives that align with our mission, fostering an innovative and inclusive environment where top talent can thrive. You will leverage your well-honed understanding of applicable labor and employment law to ensure the company is as compliant as it is compelling. This is a unique opportunity to build the HR function from the ground up in a dynamic, cutting-edge industry, driving impact at every level of the organization. If you're passionate about people and space, this is the role for you. 

Responsibilities 

• Serve as a strategic partner and reliable resource for people managers and individual contributors, fostering a positive and productive work environment 
• Partner with leadership to anticipate workforce risks and support organizational scaling while ensuring a safe, inclusive, and productive work environment across all sites 
• Coach and support managers so they know how to address and manage people matters confidentially and compliantly. 
• Respond to employee questions and provide information, guidance, and direction on core HR functions 
• Foster a healthy and productive workplace by proactively identifying and addressing potential employee relations matters before they materialize, and by managing and driving solutions to existing employee relations matters in a timely, collaborative, and fair way 
• Identify, develop, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to deploy HR policies, programs, and processes that are required to meet contractual requirements, at law requirements, and that enable the business to scale 
• Drive internal initiatives that foster employee engagement and satisfaction, and that promote employee retention 
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws across multiple states 
• Contribute to strategic initiatives that support the company’s goals, such as diversity and inclusion efforts and workforce development programs

Qualifications 

• 8+ years as an HR Business Partner, preferably partnering with technical teams, engineering, and operational leadership 
• Experience and demonstrated success operating in high-growth environments (early stage startup or similar) 
• Prior experience in a fast-scaling startup 
• Demonstrated ability and past success influencing and coaching both people managers and individual contributors throughout an organization, achieving positive resolutions to complex matters without damaging relationships 
• Experience with succession planning and longer-term leadership develop in order to ensure internal talent development and readiness  
• Manager coaching leading to consistently high-performing teams 
• Hands-on experience working with internal stakeholders and independently managing complex employee relations matters, internal investigations, and similar contentious matters 
• Direct experience with California labor and employment law, including working with both non-exempt and exempt workers, wage and hour matters, employee entitlements, and similar laws and regulations 
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and own complex projects with multiple stakeholders 
• Direct experience with HRIS and performance management tools, such as 15Five, Rippling, Leapsome, Lattice, ADP Workforce Now, etc. 

Nice to Have 

• Professional HR certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR 
• Experience working in a California-based aerospace, engineering, technology, or hardware manufacturing technology startup 
• Utilization of people data analytics to make recommendations and impact outcomes  
• Experience with AI tools and applications 
• Experience managing HR functions for non-exempt employees with specific experience with California labor regulations  

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $120,000 – $150,000 + equity in the company 
• Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level 
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks 

The Role 

As one of the early Program Managers at K2 Space, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the company’s commercial business vision. Directly liaising with commercial customers, partners, and stakeholders, you will successfully define early requirements through project execution. You’ll align K2 products and solutions to the most pressing needs of our end users, and shepherd projects from initial definition through acquisition and execution. You’ll create compliant and compelling proposals, support contract definition and negotiations, and establish strong partnerships across the organization to ensure end-to-end mission success.  

Responsibilities 

• Lead proposal efforts for commercial customers including responding to opportunities, scoping contracts, and collaborating with internal stakeholders for technical definition 
• Act as the POC for your customer to resolve issues, negotiate requirements, coordinate technical and contractual changes, and maintain positive relationships 
• Partner with the diverse teams within K2 to drive towards spacecraft vehicle readiness, assess change impacts, develop mission CONOPS, and proactively track schedules to ensure all contract requirements are met 
• Communicate with internal management, executives, and customers about the overall program schedule and mission readiness  
• Plan and lead customer reviews and deliverables through cross-company coordination, developing and briefing technical content on complex designs, trade studies, risks, and issues 
• Nurture and maintain a network of commercial customers, partners, and stakeholders 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline 
• 5+ years of professional experience in the space industry 
• 8+ years of technical program or project management experience 
• Full project lifecycle experience, preferably with spacecraft 
• Deep understanding of commercial satellite contracting and business development 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience negotiating technical deliverables, requirements and scope 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding startup atmosphere 
• Demonstrated success working in an environment with competing priorities and aggressive schedules 
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time 

Nice to Have 

• Program Management certification  

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $150,000 - $250,000 + equity in the company 
• Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level 
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks 

The Role 

As a Technical Program Manager within National Security Programs, you’ll serve as the primary technical interface between K2 Space, customers, and partners as we develop and shape mission architectures for future and ongoing opportunities to host advanced payload capabilities onto K2’s satellite bus platform. You’ll primarily support mission-level engineering for early technical engagement, requirements formulation and negotiation, concept and architecture studies, payload-to-bus compatibility, proposal-phase activities, and program execution.  

In this role, you will work closely with Program Managers and key engineering disciplines to define and architect missions (mechanical, software, power, avionics, etc.) and ensure alignment to K2 Space’s technology and capabilities. You will also represent K2 Space in critical customer engagements, study reviews, and technical negotiations. 

The ideal candidate has strong multi-disciplinary engineering skills, hands-on experience, and excellent communication abilities to effectively collaborate with National Security customers and stakeholders.      

Responsibilities 

• Define, mature, and negotiate mission concepts. Support initial payload integration studies, mission analysis, system architecture trades, system integration designs, and concept of operations development.  
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for system architecture, payload interface designs, spacecraft design capabilities and requirements, and concepts of operations to ensure customer requirements and architectures align with K2 Space’s technology offerings.  
• Serve as the primary technical interface for early customer engagement. Lead technical discussions, represent K2 Space in TEMs and study reviews, ensure customer requirements are understood, and ensure the customer understands the extent of K2 Space’s capabilities.  
• Coordinate cross-functional early study efforts. Work closely with vehicle engineering, avionics, software, propulsion, thermal, and AI&T teams to ensure solutions are practical and executable.  

 Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline. 
• 5+ Years of experience working in the aerospace or space industry, working with spacecraft or space systems  
• Direct experience designing, developing, integrating or testing spacecraft or space systems.  
• Strong understanding of spacecraft subsystems, space system architectures, and mission modeling and simulation.  
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills 

 Nice to Have 

• Master’s degree or above in an engineering discipline. 
• 10+ Years of experience working in the aerospace or space industry, working with spacecraft, launch vehicles, airborne systems, or payloads 
• Experience working directly with National Security customers and systems  
• Satellite constellation modeling, simulation and analysis experience and intuitive understanding of multibody dynamics   
• Payload performance modeling and analysis (Electro Optical, Radio Frequency, Infrared, Communications, Networking, Position Navigation and timing etc) 
• Deep understanding of national security enterprise ground systems and architectures including command and control, networking, tasking, planning, scheduling, processing, dissemination, and tracking software architectures 
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time 

 Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $125,000 - $250,000 + equity in the company 
• Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level 
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks 

The Role 

Can you bring order to chaos and keep programs on track when the stakes are sky-high? We’re looking for a Program Scheduler to architect and maintain end-to-end development timelines across diverse projects – from initial concept studies to on-orbit testing. You will operate across engineering, operations, and production teams to create detailed program plans and scalable solutions to drive execution for multiple programs. This role uniquely spans both government and commercial efforts, requiring a dynamic approach to planning across multiple priorities and stakeholders. 

You’ll collaborate with technical leads and program managers to track milestones, flag risks, and keep delivery aligned with aggressive schedules. This role demands both strategic insight and hands-on execution, coordinating non-recurring engineering, spacecraft builds, ground infrastructure, software development, and launch operations. If you're energized by solving complex scheduling puzzles and want to help shape the future of National Security and commercial space, this is your mission. 

Responsibilities 

• Own and drive master schedules for new satellite programs from inception through launch and on-orbit operations 
• Develop, communicate, and deliver clear, data-driven critical path schedules and progress updates to internal teams and customers 
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and production teams to assure alignment to ground truth milestones 
• Rapidly assess new and ongoing projects, identify required dependencies from internal and external stakeholders 
• Gain deep operational insight into K2’s engineering, manufacturing, and launch workflows to drive accurate schedules and process improvements 
• Lead fast-paced, high impact reviews as needed to keep plans current and actionable 
• Build schedule tools and reports to enable time-relevant decision-making 
• Proactively monitor engineering data sources to enable more accurate schedules 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, finance, operations management, or a related field 
• 3+ years of experience with project planning and integrated master scheduling  
• Experience integrating schedules within the same tool, and from third parties and various data sources 
• Experience with Smartsheet, MS Project, Primavera, and/or other similar-to schedule applications or processes 

Nice to have  

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional engineering and operations teams, familiarity with the engineering development life cycle 
• Experience with first-of engineering projects and scaled production efforts 
• Understanding of critical path analysis, schedules risk analysis, health metrics, and work breakdown structures 
• Ability to support concurrent projects, executing with clear guidance and operating in ambiguity, connecting pieces of the puzzle and raising issues before they arise 
• Experience with engineering development projects 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with extreme attention to detail 
• Experience with summary schedule reporting tools such as Microsoft Timeline or equivalent 
• Ability to set the appropriate cadence for updates, and pivot when necessary 

Additional Requirements 

• Active Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance preferred; willing to pursue and maintain a clearance if not already cleared 
• Ability to work irregular business hours to support proposals or critical project timelines 

Compensation and Benefits 

• Base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $160,000 + equity in the company 
• Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level 
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks 

Stay Connected with K2 Space for Future Job Openings Across Engineering

We’re on a mission to push the boundaries of what’s possible in space systems and large-scale satellite platforms. Even when we don’t have a specific opening listed, we’re always eager to connect with innovators, builders, and problem-solvers who share our passion for making space more accessible.

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Who Should Join
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Stay Connected with K2 Space for Future Job Openings Across Engineering

We’re on a mission to push the boundaries of what’s possible in space systems and large-scale satellite platforms. Even when we don’t have a specific opening listed, we’re always eager to connect with innovators, builders, and problem-solvers who share our passion for making space more accessible.

 This is not a job application—it’s a way for you to raise your hand and say, “Keep me in the loop.” By joining our talent community, you’ll:

• Receive occasional updates about K2 Space projects, milestones, and future opportunities.

• Be among the first to know when a role opens that might align with your skills and interests.

• Stay engaged with our growing network of space enthusiasts and professionals.

Who Should Join
We welcome anyone excited about space technology and exploration—engineers, operators, mission designers, business minds, creatives, and everyone in between—who want to be part of K2 Space’s journey.

How to Join

1. Fill out our brief interest form below.

2. Share a resume and a quick note about your skills, passions, or areas of interest.

3. We’ll keep you on our radar for future opportunities and updates.

Stay Connected with K2 Space for Future Job Openings on the Operations Team

We’re on a mission to push the boundaries of what’s possible in space systems and large-scale satellite platforms. Even when we don’t have a specific opening listed, we’re always eager to connect with innovators, builders, and problem-solvers who share our passion for making space more accessible.

 This is not a job application—it’s a way for you to raise your hand and say, “Keep me in the loop.” By joining our talent community, you’ll:

• Receive occasional updates about K2 Space projects, milestones, and future opportunities.

• Be among the first to know when a role opens that might align with your skills and interests.

• Stay engaged with our growing network of space enthusiasts and professionals.

Who Should Join
We welcome anyone excited about space technology and exploration—engineers, operators, mission designers, business minds, creatives, and everyone in between—who want to be part of K2 Space’s journey.

How to Join

1. Fill out our brief interest form below.

2. Share a resume and a quick note about your skills, passions, or areas of interest.

3. We’ll keep you on our radar for future opportunities and updates.