The Role 

You’ll build the network foundations at the core of our mission that enable the development and operation of high-powered satellites – from our corporate offices, factory floor to test, launch, and on-orbit operations. You will define and evolve the architectures that connect people, systems, and missions to ensure resilient and high-performance networking across production labs, data centers, cloud environments, and global operations. In your first six months, you’ll set the technical direction for how we design, secure, and operate networks that can keep pace with rapid hardware iteration and mission-critical timelines. As we scale your work will become a force multiplier – supporting increasingly powerful spacecraft, more complex missions, and the subsequent infrastructure required to deliver a new class of satellite technology. The networks you build will be foundational to how K2 Space designs, tests, launches, and operates the most capable satellites in the industry. 

Responsibilities 

• Serve as the principal technical authority for enterprise networking, defining long-term network architecture and strategy aligned with business and security objectives 

• Architect, design, and govern large-scale, highly available, and secure network environments across data centers, cloud, hybrid, and global WANs 

• Own network reference architectures, standards, and design patterns, ensuring scalability, resiliency, performance, and operational consistency 

• Lead the design and execution of complex initiatives such as data center modernization, cloud networking transformations, SD-WAN deployments, and zero-trust network architectures 

• Evaluate network technologies, service providers, and vendors; make strategic recommendations on adoption, optimization, and deprecation 

• Mentor senior and staff-level network engineers, raising the technical bar and building organizational depth 

Qualifications 

• 8+ years of demonstrated experience in the Networking Architecture and Design, Network Implementation and Network Test Automation 

• Strong foundation in IT network and systems methodology (analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post-implementation support) 

• In-depth knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, TCP/IP). 

• Experience with logical design models (L2/L3, VPC, VDC, Datacenter Zones, Spanning Tree, VRF, VTP, VLANs, and cabling) 

• Working technical knowledge of network control protocols (QoS, PfR, PoE, NTP, DHCP), network management protocols (CDP, FTP, TFTP, SNMP) 

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, ITIL Foundations v3, etc.) 

Nice to Have 

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in computer science or engineering 

• Technical certifications (i.e., Network+, MCSE, Security+) 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $155,000 – $185,000 and 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 

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats. 

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com.

Role Overview: 

CHAOS is seeking a Principal Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Engineer to lead the architecture, development, and deployment of advanced HIL simulation environments supporting high-reliability effector platforms. This role is responsible for defining scalable, high-fidelity validation frameworks that enable full system integration testing across multiple programs—bridging software, autonomy, and flight hardware. 

This position spans the full lifecycle of HIL development, from early requirements shaping and simulation architecture through hardware/software integration, automated test development, system validation, and transition to flight test. The ideal candidate is a highly experienced, hands-on engineer who can lead complex HIL efforts, guide other engineers, and ensure consistent, high-quality validation approaches across programs. 

This is a full-time, on-site position in Hawthorne, CA. 

 
Responsibilities: 

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of HIL test benches for full effector system integration, including flight controllers, ESCs, sensors, and ground control systems 

• Define HIL strategy, fidelity requirements, and validation approaches to ensure comprehensive system-level test coverage prior to flight 

• Establish reusable approaches for HIL system design, model integration, and test automation across programs 

• Architect and integrate high-fidelity simulation models (flight dynamics, actuator, and sensor models) that accurately replicate real-world behavior 

• Lead integration of hardware components into HIL systems, including flight computers, ESCs, communication links, sensors, and power systems 

• Drive development of automated test frameworks, regression infrastructure, and CI/CD integration for continuous validation of software and firmware 

• Guide debugging and root cause analysis of complex hardware-software interactions using HIL data, logs, and telemetry  

• Collaborate with GNC, software, and systems engineering teams to define verification strategies, test plans, and acceptance criteria across programs 

• Own, maintain, and improve test infrastructure, including simulation software, real-time targets, and data acquisition systems 

• Document test methodologies, procedures, and results clearly for cross-functional team use 

• Support transition of HIL-validated systems to integration and flight test phases 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field 

• 10+ years of experience in hardware-in-the-loop testing, embedded systems integration, or a closely related discipline 

• Hands-on experience building and operating HIL or SIL simulation environments for embedded or autonomous systems 

• Proficiency in real-time simulation platforms (e.g., dSPACE, NI VeriStand, or similar) 

• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C/C++ for test automation and system scripting 

• Familiarity with flight controller software such as PX4, ArduPilot, or equivalent 

• Experience with communication protocols common in drone systems (MAVLink, CAN, UART, SPI, I2C) 

• Solid understanding of effector system architecture, including propulsion, navigation, and control loops 

• Experience with version control systems and CI/CD pipelines for automated testing 

• Strong analytical, debugging and root cause analysis skills across hardware, software, and simulation domains 

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts and guide engineers through complex integration and troubleshooting challenges 

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance 

Preferred Requirements: 

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Engineering or related field 

• Experience with ROS or ROS 2 for simulation and integration testing 

• Strong background in flight dynamics, control systems, or GNC model development (MATLAB/Simulink or similar) 

• Experience correlating simulation environments with real-world flight test data 

• Familiarity with FPGA-based simulation, embedded Linux systems, or real-time computing architectures 

• Experience with RF systems, GPS signal simulation, or sensor fusion validation 

• Experience establishing reusable simulation frameworks or model libraries across programs 

• Exposure to flight test operations and transitioning systems from HIL to field testing 

• FAA Part 107 certification or equivalent UAV operational credentials 

Why CHAOS?

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
• Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. 

Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.

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CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with omniscient systems purpose-built for today’s realities. Designed and built by top U.S. military veterans and Silicon Valley innovators, CHAOS Industries’ products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats. In a world where technological threats move at unprecedented speed, CHAOS Industries delivers advanced sensing and detection solutions that give the ultimate advantage: time.

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised $1B in total funding from leading investors including 8VC, Accel, and NEA. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com.

Role Overview:

CHAOS is seeking a highly-skilled and motivated Principal Software Engineer to join our team supporting our R&D and product engineering initially focusing on our next-generation radar products. This is a highly collaborative role which will allow you to work on multiple capabilities within our product offerings. As a member of our engineering team, you also have the opportunity to expand your skillset across our product families.

Responsibilities:

• Research & Development (R&D) and Production software development for our next-generation radar products
• Support system integration of software on hardware (mostly commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware)
• Support deployed software capabilities in the hands of our U.S. and international customers
• Work full-time on-site in our office in Los Angeles (Hawthorne), California

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or higher Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related degree
• 5+ years of experience in professional, object-oriented software development
• Extensive/advanced Python experience
• Experience with Agile lifecycle processes including Scrum, Continuous Integration, and Test-Driven Development Methodologies
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate on small teams
• Solid understanding and extensive experience in software development using Linux
• U.S. Person status is required as this position will require the ability to access U.S.-only data systems

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with HW/SW I&T and V&V of high-TRL systems
• Experience with production-level SW development & deployment, including DevOps, DevSecOps, and/or Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) using modern FOSS/COTS toolsets.
• Experience with SW development tools enforcing SW-development best practices (e.g. linting, code coverage, code quality/security scanning, doc gen, etc.)
• Experience with Networks (software and hardware)
• Experience with CUDA/JAX
• Experience with Software-Defined Radios (SDRs) (e.g. Ettus)
• Experience developing near-real-time systems
• Experience with additional languages such as C++, Rust, NodeJS, Java, Go, etc.
• Experience with git
• Experience with Containers (e.g. Docker, Podman, etc.)

Why CHAOS?

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
• Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Team Growth: 200 employees and counting across 5 global offices

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.

#LI-onsite

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with omniscient systems purpose-built for today’s realities. Designed and built by top U.S. military veterans and Silicon Valley innovators, CHAOS Industries’ products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats. In a world where technological threats move at unprecedented speed, CHAOS Industries delivers advanced sensing and detection solutions that give the ultimate advantage: time.

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised $1B in total funding from leading investors including 8VC, Accel, and NEA. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com.

Role Overview:

CHAOS is seeking a highly-skilled and motivated Principal Software Engineer to join our team supporting our R&D and product engineering initially focusing on our next-generation radar products. This is a highly collaborative role which will allow you to work on multiple capabilities within our product offerings. As a member of our engineering team, you also have the opportunity to expand your skillset across our product families.

Responsibilities:

• Research & Development (R&D) and Production software development for our next-generation radar products
• Support system integration of software on hardware (mostly commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware)
• Support deployed software capabilities in the hands of our U.S. and international customers
• Work full-time on-site in our office in Los Angeles (Hawthorne), California

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or higher Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related degree
• 5+ years of experience in professional, object-oriented software development
• Extensive/advanced Python experience
• Experience with Agile lifecycle processes including Scrum, Continuous Integration, and Test-Driven Development Methodologies
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate on small teams
• Solid understanding and extensive experience in software development using Linux
• U.S. Person status is required as this position will require the ability to access U.S.-only data systems

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with HW/SW I&T and V&V of high-TRL systems
• Experience with production-level SW development & deployment, including DevOps, DevSecOps, and/or Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) using modern FOSS/COTS toolsets.
• Experience with SW development tools enforcing SW-development best practices (e.g. linting, code coverage, code quality/security scanning, doc gen, etc.)
• Experience with Networks (software and hardware)
• Experience with CUDA/JAX
• Experience with Software-Defined Radios (SDRs) (e.g. Ettus)
• Experience developing near-real-time systems
• Experience with additional languages such as C++, Rust, NodeJS, Java, Go, etc.
• Experience with git
• Experience with Containers (e.g. Docker, Podman, etc.)

Why CHAOS?

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
• Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Team Growth: 200 employees and counting across 5 global offices

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.

#LI-onsite

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with omniscient systems purpose-built for today’s realities. Designed and built by top U.S. military veterans and Silicon Valley innovators, CHAOS Industries’ products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats. In a world where technological threats move at unprecedented speed, CHAOS Industries delivers advanced sensing and detection solutions that give the ultimate advantage: time.

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised $1B in total funding from leading investors including 8VC, Accel, and NEA. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com.

Role Overview:

CHAOS is seeking a highly-skilled and motivated Principal Software Engineer to join our team supporting our R&D and product engineering initially focusing on our next-generation radar products. This is a highly collaborative role which will allow you to work on multiple capabilities within our product offerings. As a member of our engineering team, you also have the opportunity to expand your skillset across our product families.

Responsibilities:

• Research & Development (R&D) and Production software development for our next-generation radar products
• Support system integration of software on hardware (mostly commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware)
• Support deployed software capabilities in the hands of our U.S. and international customers
• Work full-time on-site in our office in Los Angeles (Hawthorne), California

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or higher Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related degree
• 5+ years of experience in professional, object-oriented software development
• Extensive/advanced Python experience
• Experience with Agile lifecycle processes including Scrum, Continuous Integration, and Test-Driven Development Methodologies
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate on small teams
• Solid understanding and extensive experience in software development using Linux
• U.S. Person status is required as this position will require the ability to access U.S.-only data systems

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with HW/SW I&T and V&V of high-TRL systems
• Experience with production-level SW development & deployment, including DevOps, DevSecOps, and/or Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) using modern FOSS/COTS toolsets.
• Experience with SW development tools enforcing SW-development best practices (e.g. linting, code coverage, code quality/security scanning, doc gen, etc.)
• Experience with Networks (software and hardware)
• Experience with CUDA/JAX
• Experience with Software-Defined Radios (SDRs) (e.g. Ettus)
• Experience developing near-real-time systems
• Experience with additional languages such as C++, Rust, NodeJS, Java, Go, etc.
• Experience with git
• Experience with Containers (e.g. Docker, Podman, etc.)

Why CHAOS?

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
• Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Team Growth: 200 employees and counting across 5 global offices

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.

#LI-onsite

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats. 

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com.

Role Overview: 

CHAOS is seeking a Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer with expertise in digital circuit design and signal integrity analysis to serve as a technical authority for high-reliability digital electronics used in aerospace and military applications. This role spans the full product lifecycle, from early architecture and requirements shaping through detailed design, analysis, verification, production support, and fielded system sustainment. 

The ideal candidate is a senior digital hardware technical authority with deep high-speed board design, signal integrity, and power integrity expertise; a track record of setting design direction across programs; and the ability to guide cross-disciplinary teams through ambiguous, high-consequence hardware challenges. 

This is a full-time, on-site position in Hawthorne, CA. 

 
Responsibilities: 

• Act as a technical authority for high-speed digital circuit design, signal integrity, and power integrity across multiple programs or product lines 

• Lead design and review of complex PCBAs involving FPGAs, processors, memory devices, data converters, clocks, high-speed serial interfaces, and mixed-signal boundaries 

• Lead digital hardware architecture trades and define design approaches that satisfy system performance, schedule, manufacturability, reliability, and qualification requirements 

• Set standards, procedures, and review practices for digital board design, stack-up definition, layout constraints, SI/PI analysis, bring-up, and verification 

• Resolve complex cross-disciplinary technical issues involving digital hardware, FPGA/software interfaces, RF coexistence, power distribution, EMI/EMC, thermal behavior, and mechanical packaging 

• Guide PCB layout strategy for controlled impedance, length matching, return paths, grounding, shielding, decoupling, power distribution networks, and isolation of sensitive circuits 

• Serve as the senior technical interface with customers, vendors, suppliers, and internal program leadership for digital hardware topics 

• Mentor engineers and coordinate technical activities across digital, FPGA, embedded software, RF, power, mechanical, manufacturing, and test teams 

• Serve as technical authority for hardware integration, verification, qualification testing, production transition, failure analysis, and field support 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 15+ years of relevant engineering experience 

• Demonstrated technical leadership of complex high-speed digital hardware 

• Strong understanding of digital design fundamentals, including timing, clocking, controlled impedance, signal integrity, power integrity, grounding, decoupling, and return-path management 

• Extensive experience with digital board design involving FPGAs, processors, memory devices, high-speed data converters, and board-level communication interfaces 

• Experience setting PCB layout strategy and design review criteria for high-speed digital, mixed-signal, and high-reliability electronics 

• Hands-on experience leading board bring-up, system integration, troubleshooting, verification, qualification, production transition, and failure analysis activities 

• Demonstrated ability to set technical direction and lead engineers through ambiguous, cross-disciplinary hardware challenges 

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance 

Preferred Requirements: 

• Advanced Degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related discipline 

• Experience with Avionics platforms 

• Experience using Altium Designer 

• Expertise with signal integrity and/or power integrity analysis tools such as HyperLynx, Sigrity, ADS, Ansys SIwave, or equivalent 

• Experience with DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, JESD204, SERDES, LVDS, or similar high-speed interfaces in high-reliability systems 

• Familiarity with EMI/EMC mitigation techniques and aerospace standards such as RTCA/DO-160, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-1275 

• Experience establishing design standards, analysis templates, qualification approaches, or review processes for engineering teams 

• Experience designing for manufacturability and leading transition from prototype hardware to production 

Why CHAOS?

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
• Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. 

Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.

#LI-onsite

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats. 

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com.

Role Overview: 

CHAOS is seeking a Sr. Principal RF Engineer with deep expertise in RF circuit design to serve as a technical authority for high-reliability RF and microwave electronics used in aerospace and defense applications. This role spans the full product lifecycle, from early architecture and requirements shaping through detailed design, simulation, verification, production support, and fielded system sustainment. 

The ideal candidate is an internally and externally recognized RF circuit technical authority who can set technical direction, establish design practices, mentor other engineers, and resolve the most complex RF, microwave, packaging, test, and system integration issues across multiple programs. 

This is a full-time, on-site position in Hawthorne, CA. 

 
Responsibilities: 

• Lead design, analysis, prototyping, and tuning of complex RF circuit boards incorporating catalog MMICs, including LNAs, power amplifiers, baluns, filters, mixers, and associated bias and matching networks 

• Lead architecture development and component trade studies to meet system-level RF performance requirements across programs or product lines 

• Set direction for schematics, layouts, and design documentation in accordance with customer requirements, aerospace standards, and internal design practices 

• Serve as technical authority for linear, nonlinear, and electromagnetic simulations using industry-standard tools (e.g., HFSS, ADS, AWR, or equivalent) 

• Guide PCB layout (Altium) and RF stack-up definition, including impedance control, grounding, shielding, and isolation techniques 

• Lead RF testing and characterization, including integration and troubleshooting at the board, module, and subsystem levels 

• Set direction for the design and specification of RF test equipment, fixtures, and automation 

• Mentor engineers and drive cross-disciplinary technical alignment across systems, power, digital, mechanical, and software teams to ensure RF designs integrate cleanly within larger systems 

• Serve as technical authority from development through production and post-production, including failure analysis and field support 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 15+ years of progressively responsible RF engineering experience 

• Demonstrated technical leadership developing RF hardware for aerospace, defense, avionics, radar, EW, communications, or space systems 

• Expert understanding of RF fundamentals, including gain, noise figure, linearity, phase noise, stability, and impedance matching 

• Hands-on experience leading RF test activities using RF test equipment (e.g., VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters) 

• Demonstrated ability to lead analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution of complex RF circuit performance issues 

• Strong attention to detail and ability to set technical direction in fast-paced, development-focused environments 

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance 

Preferred Requirements: 

• Advanced Degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related discipline 

• Recognized expertise with power amplifier design, analysis, and integration 

• Expertise with EMI/EMC considerations for RF systems and compliance with applicable aerospace standards 

• Experience setting direction for mixed-signal or RF/digital interfaces 

• Expert knowledge of manufacturing considerations for RF hardware, including tolerance analysis and yield drivers 

• Experience leading support for production hardware and fielded systems 

• Experience setting RF PCB layout best practices and design-for-manufacturing considerations 

• Familiarity with DO-160, MIL-STD-461, or similar aerospace/defense standards 

• Familiarity with RF antenna design principles 

Why CHAOS?

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
• Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. 

Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.

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Principal Thermal Protection System Engineer 

Location: Playa Vista, California (in-person, five days per week) 

Launch has changed the economics of space. Now it is time to return. 

Outpost is building the missing infrastructure between orbit and Earth: reusable vehicles that can bring payloads back from space and deliver them to a precise location within hours. We call it exologistics, space-to-Earth logistics at planetary scale. This is not a paper concept or a distant roadmap. Our system is in active development, with core technologies advancing toward flight readiness. 

The need is already here and the market has responded. We have validated demand through multiple defense and civil agreements, and a growing pipeline across government and commercial customers.  

Outpost is building the logistics layer that makes space economically useful in a new way: the ability to move material from orbit to Earth quickly, reliably, and affordably. Over time, that supports point-to-point logistics, 10 tons of cargo, anywhere on Earth in an hour. It also creates the foundation for a reusable reentry network and enables new categories of space activity, including in-space manufacturing, supporting AI data centers, advanced manufacturing and novel materials. 

We have a strong foundation, clear demand, and a technical path in front of us. Now the company is scaling rapidly. We are expanding the team, growing our operational footprint, and building the systems needed to execute at the next level. This is a chance to join a company with real traction, working on a problem that matters, at the point where execution and scale begin to define the outcome.

The Role 

The Principal Thermal Protection System Engineer (TPS) will lead the design, analysis, and implementation of the (TPS) for our Carryall reentry vehicle. This role sits at the intersection of high-temperature materials science, aerothermal analysis, and mechanical design. You will own the primary barrier that allows our vehicles to survive the extreme environments of reentry, turning the "impossible" physics of returning from orbit into a repeatable, reusable operation. 

You will work closely with engineering leadership and the mechanical engineering team, to architect a TPS that is robust enough to handle hypersonic heat fluxes and flexible enough to stow and deploy on orbit. This is a hands-on technical leadership role for someone who is ready to take ownership of a flight-critical subsystem from design through to flight qualification. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead TPS Architecture: Define the TPS architecture and thermal protection strategy for the Carryall vehicle, selecting materials and material stack-ups that balance thermal performance, mass, and mechanical flexibility.
• Aerothermal Analysis: Perform and guide high-fidelity aeroheating analysis (CFD) and thermal response modeling to validate specifications and predict performance under reentry loads.
• Material Qualification: Lead the testing and characterization of flexible and rigid TPS materials, including arc-jet testing, radiant heat testing, and mechanical load testing.
• Design for Manufacturability: Oversee the transition from theoretical design to flight hardware, managing vendor relationships for TPS materials including fabrics, thermal barriers, and adhesives.
• Validation & Verification: Develop and support the verification plan for the TPS subsystem, ensuring all requirements are met prior to flight.
• Technical Leadership: Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the technical roadmap for future scaled up re-entry vehicle generations 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering (or related field).
• 10+ years of experience in the development of thermal protection systems, hypersonic aerodynamics, or high-temperature structural materials.
• Deep understanding of heat transfer mechanisms (convection, radiation, conduction) specifically during atmospheric entry.
• Simulation expertise: Proficiency with thermal and ablation modeling tools (e.g., FIAT, CMA, Thermal Desktop, or custom solvers) and analysis software (ANSYS, MATLAB/Python).
• Hands-on experience with hardware testing, specifically environmental or arc-jet testing of TPS materials.
• Proven ability to manage complex trade studies involving mass, volume, and thermal performance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate complex thermal risks to the broader engineering team.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment where requirements may evolve and urgency is key. 

Preferred Experience 

• Active U.S. Government Security Clearance (Not required, but beneficial)
• Experience with Deployable Aerodynamic Decelerators (HIAD/ADEPT) or flexible thermal protection systems for reentry at extreme thermal heat. 
• Direct experience with hypersonic vehicle flight hardware from concept to post-flight analysis.
• Familiarity with government or commercial spaceflight standards (NASA/DoD) for thermal protection.
• Experience in a "Design, Build, Fly" environment with rapid iteration cycles. 

Compensation & Benefits 

• Competitive compensation: $180,000 - $230,000; (commensurate with experience). 
• Additional Compensation:  Annual performance-based bonuses that reward your impact.
• Shared upside: Meaningful equity in Outpost so you share directly in the value you help create.
• Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your loved ones covered. We cover the base tier of medical insurance and all premiums of vision and dental. 
  
• Protection when it matters: Company-provided short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind, plus life insurance for even more security.
• PTO: Recharge on your own terms with paid time off, plus 9 days of paid holidays.
• Invest in your future: 401(k) with company match to help you build long-term wealth.
• Fueled for the mission: Daily DoorDash lunch stipend, plus unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea to keep you energized.
• Mission that matters: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders from aerospace, new space, and deep-tech industries building the future of orbital infrastructure.
• Pet Friendly Office: Bring your furry friend into the office so that they can be a part of our mission too.
• Monthly Company Happy Hours and Events: Drinks at the local bar, hibachi nights, mini golfing and more! 

We are seeking a Principal Analytic Engineer to lead how data is sourced, integrated, and structured within our data warehouse, ensuring it is consistent, trusted, and usable for decision-making across PMC.

This role sits at the intersection of data engineering and business operations, with responsibility for shaping how data from a wide range of systems—CMS platforms, web analytics tools, ad tech systems, and internal applications—is collected, standardized, and made available for use.

As a senior individual contributor, you will operate as both architect and hands-on builder: designing data models, guiding data ingestion and transformation strategies, and working closely with stakeholders to ensure data aligns with real business needs across editorial, audience, product, and advertising teams.

You will have a chance to work on some of the best brands in media including You will have the chance to work on some of the largest, trusted brands in entertainment and fashion news, including Variety, Billboard, Deadline, WWD, and Rolling Stone.

Key Responsibilities

• Define how data is sourced and integrated from key systems, including CMS platforms, web analytics tools, ad tech platforms, and business applications
• Evaluate and establish appropriate sources of truth across competing systems, ensuring data is accurate and fit for use
• Design and maintain scalable data models that transform raw data into structured, business-ready datasets
• Lead development of transformation workflows (e.g., dbt) within Snowflake and BigQuery environments, contributing hands-on to complex modeling efforts
• Establish standards for how data is organized, documented, and used across the data warehouse
• Implement data quality checks, validation frameworks, and monitoring to ensure reliability of critical datasets
• Partner with Data Engineering on ingestion patterns, pipeline performance, and upstream data quality
• Structure data to support consistent interpretation across Editorial, Product, Audience, Ad Sales, and Finance teams
• Support BI tools (e.g., Looker) with well-defined, governed datasets and reduce fragmentation in reporting
• Translate business needs into scalable data solutions, working closely with cross-functional stakeholders
• Act as a central authority on data meaning, resolving questions around definitions, discrepancies, and interpretation
• Establish best practices for modeling, transformation, and documentation while mentoring analysts and engineers
• As part of a team, support break/fix scenarios when necessary and serve in an on-call rotation

Qualifications

You do not need to check every box for the experience below. If you are passionate about this opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

• 8+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or related roles
• Expert-level SQL and strong experience designing scalable data models for analytics and reporting use cases
• Proven experience working with modern data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery) and cloud environments (AWS and/or GCP)
• Hands-on experience building transformation workflows (e.g., dbt or similar tools)
• Experience working with complex, multi-source data environments (e.g., combining web analytics, ad tech, and business systems)
• Familiarity with Google Analytics 4 and Parsely analytics platforms
• Experience working with advertising data (e.g., Google Ad Manager, programmatic ecosystems)
• Experience evaluating and reconciling conflicting data sources
• Experience implementing data quality, validation, and monitoring practices
• Experience supporting BI tools such as Looker

What Success Looks Like

• Clearly defined and trusted sources of truth for audience, content, and revenue data across all teams
• Elimination of recurring discrepancies between key systems (e.g., web analytics vs. ad platforms) through thoughtful data modeling and source selection, and ability to confidently answer the question “why are these two numbers different?”
• Increased business partner engagement in self-serve analytics platforms, with teams relying on shared, well-structured datasets instead of one-off analyses
• Broad adoption of standardized data models, minimizing fragmented reporting and duplicate logic
• Strong alignment across Editorial, Product, and Ad Sales on how performance is measured and interpreted
• Increased confidence in data, with stakeholders relying on outputs without needing to independently validate or reconcile them
• A unified, usable view of data that enables better decisions around content performance, audience engagement, and monetization by consolidating overlapping data models and taking ownership of term definitions across all data models to bring standardization and clarity to reporting semantics across the company
• This role succeeds through strong collaboration with other members of the Data team—sharing context, reviewing work, and co‑owning decisions—so that improvements to data models and metrics are durable beyond any single individual.

As PMC values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.

Typical wage range: $150k - $170k. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).

It’s all About You…

PMC's comprehensive benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support every aspect of your life, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally. We offer PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. PMC also offers Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), an Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match. Employees are also eligible to take advantage of company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials. As part of PMC's dedication to consistently meeting employees’ needs, we are currently launching a new Flexible Vacation Policy.

At PMC, we believe working in a highly collaborative, office-first environment fosters real-time communication, spontaneous idea sharing, and stronger interpersonal relationships that drive innovation and team cohesion. PMC prioritizes in-person collaboration and does not offer remote-only roles.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Key Account Director to lead growth within a set of Postman’s most important enterprise accounts. This role is part of a new strategic go-to-market motion designed to deepen our engagement with large enterprises, expand our footprint, and deliver the full value of the Postman platform.

You will be paired with a pod that includes a Principal Solutions Engineer and a Field CTO, forming a high-caliber account team focused on building long-term, value-based relationships. Together, you’ll engage senior technology leaders, uncover complex challenges, and drive adoption of Postman’s enterprise and platform solutions at scale.

This is not a traditional “low-hanging fruit” sales role—this is about strategic account expansion, multi-threaded enterprise engagement, and solution selling.

Location: This is a fully remote position. We are looking for someone based in Southern California who is able to travel to customers in their territory. 

What You’ll Do

• Own and grow a portfolio of strategic enterprise accounts (e.g., Fortune 500, cloud-first companies, large-scale developer organizations).
• Deeply engage with senior buyers—CIOs, CTOs, VPs of Engineering, Platform, Security, and Collaboration—to position Postman as a critical platform solution.
• Drive multi-threaded sales campaigns that expand existing usage and convert massive developer adoption (tens of thousands of users) into enterprise-wide value.
• Lead complex solution sales cycles across collaboration, security, API governance, and emerging AI-enabled workflows.
• Identify customer pain points and design tailored value propositions that demonstrate ROI and impact at scale.
• Orchestrate cross-functional engagement with Customer Success, Product, and Marketing to maximize customer outcomes.
• Track, forecast, and report on account progress, pipeline health, and business results.
• Be a thought partner to your accounts, staying ahead of industry trends like agentic AI, workflow automation, and cloud-native development.
• Partner with relevant stakeholders to drive account strategy and expansion.

About You

• 10–15 years of enterprise sales experience, with a proven track record in strategic account management and expansion.
• Experience selling technical and platform products (developer tools, SaaS platforms, cloud infrastructure, or security solutions).
• Demonstrated success in solution selling—engaging with senior technology leaders and driving multi-million dollar expansion deals.
• History of working long cycles and successfully growing accounts over time.
• Ability to navigate large, complex organizations with thousands of users and multiple stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset with experience working closely with technical teams (solutions engineers, architects, CTOs).
• Deep understanding of enterprise buyer personas (security, collaboration, platform, developer productivity).
• Curiosity and fluency in emerging technologies, particularly AI/agentic AI, and how they can automate workflows and deliver customer value.
• Strong executive presence, relationship-building skills, and the ability to influence at the C-suite level.

Why Join Us

• Be part of an innovative sales model at one of the fastest-growing developer platforms in the world.
• Partner with world-class colleagues in a pod structure designed to maximize customer impact.
• Work with some of the largest and most innovative technology companies on the planet.
• Play a key role in shaping how Postman goes deeper into enterprise accounts and accelerates platform adoption.

The reasonably estimated OTE for this role is $320,000- $420,000 plus a competitive equity package. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Key Account Director to lead growth within a set of Postman’s most important enterprise accounts. This role is part of a new strategic go-to-market motion designed to deepen our engagement with large enterprises, expand our footprint, and deliver the full value of the Postman platform.

You will be paired with a pod that includes a Principal Solutions Engineer and a Field CTO, forming a high-caliber account team focused on building long-term, value-based relationships. Together, you’ll engage senior technology leaders, uncover complex challenges, and drive adoption of Postman’s enterprise and platform solutions at scale.

This is not a traditional “low-hanging fruit” sales role—this is about strategic account expansion, multi-threaded enterprise engagement, and solution selling.

Location: This is a fully remote position. We are looking for someone based in the Seattle area who is able to visit customers in their territory.

What You’ll Do

• Own and grow a portfolio of strategic enterprise accounts (e.g., Fortune 500, cloud-first companies, large-scale developer organizations).
• Deeply engage with senior buyers—CIOs, CTOs, VPs of Engineering, Platform, Security, and Collaboration—to position Postman as a critical platform solution.
• Drive multi-threaded sales campaigns that expand existing usage and convert massive developer adoption (tens of thousands of users) into enterprise-wide value.
• Lead complex solution sales cycles across collaboration, security, API governance, and emerging AI-enabled workflows.
• Identify customer pain points and design tailored value propositions that demonstrate ROI and impact at scale.
• Orchestrate cross-functional engagement with Customer Success, Product, and Marketing to maximize customer outcomes.
• Track, forecast, and report on account progress, pipeline health, and business results.
• Be a thought partner to your accounts, staying ahead of industry trends like agentic AI, workflow automation, and cloud-native development.
• Partner with relevant stakeholders to drive account strategy and expansion.

About You

• 10–15 years of enterprise sales experience, with a proven track record in strategic account management and expansion.
• Experience selling technical and platform products (developer tools, SaaS platforms, cloud infrastructure, or security solutions).
• Demonstrated success in solution selling—engaging with senior technology leaders and driving multi-million dollar expansion deals.
• History of working long cycles and successfully growing accounts over time.
• Ability to navigate large, complex organizations with thousands of users and multiple stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset with experience working closely with technical teams (solutions engineers, architects, CTOs).
• Deep understanding of enterprise buyer personas (security, collaboration, platform, developer productivity).
• Curiosity and fluency in emerging technologies, particularly AI/agentic AI, and how they can automate workflows and deliver customer value.
• Strong executive presence, relationship-building skills, and the ability to influence at the C-suite level.

Why Join Us

• Be part of an innovative sales model at one of the fastest-growing developer platforms in the world.
• Partner with world-class colleagues in a pod structure designed to maximize customer impact.
• Work with some of the largest and most innovative technology companies on the planet.
• Play a key role in shaping how Postman goes deeper into enterprise accounts and accelerates platform adoption.

The reasonably estimated OTE for this role is $320,000- $420,000 plus a competitive equity package. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.

Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains.  We work with both new and current technology, creating innovative solutions to solve complex, large-scale challenges and deliver player value.  As a Principal Software Engineer, you’ll lead the development of key features and model high standards of engineering excellence. 

As a Principal Software Engineer on Riot’s AI Enablement team, you are a technical force multiplier. You will embed directly with any team at Riot to accelerate their adoption of modern AI development (e.g., generative AI, LLMs, reinforcement learning). Operating as part of an elite, highly mobile strike team, you will build production-ready AI integrations, develop robust developer tools, and level up partner engineers through side-by-side collaboration. Once a team is empowered and systems are successfully handed off, you will deploy to the next challenge. You will be at the forefront of cutting-edge AI in the game industry, bridging the gap between new technologies and live environments to shape how Riot develops products and games. You will be accountable to Riot’s Head of AI Product.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and Integrate: Lead the technical execution of integrating modern AI practices into existing engines, tools, and pipelines.
• Embed and Accelerate: Deploy onto partner teams across Riot to break down complex AI implementation problems, establish technical direction, and deliver scalable, highly performant solutions.
• Mentorship and Handoff: Train and coach embedded team engineers through pair programming, technical reviews, and hands-on collaboration. Ensure a seamless transition of code ownership before deploying to your next assignment.
• Evangelize Best Practices: Share engineering best practices, security guardrails, and performance standards for AI usage across Riot’s development ecosystem.
• Build Foundations: Identify when industry-standard tools are insufficient and develop new foundations, middleware, or APIs to connect AI research with practical development.
• Manage Ambiguity: Actively navigate highly complex, uncharted technical spaces, communicating trade-offs and building consensus among engineering and product leadership.

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Science (or equivalent experience) with 8-12 years of software engineering experience.
• Extensive experience with systems integration, technical leadership, and early-stage software development.
• Deep programming proficiency in C++ and at least one other language (e.g., Python, C#).
• Shipped at least one AAA game or large-scale, high-concurrency live service product.
• Proven track record of managing high ambiguity, setting technical strategy, and leading multi-month/year initiatives.
• Practical experience utilizing, integrating, or building modern AI tools, APIs, or infrastructure.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience extending or developing within Unreal Engine (C++).
• Familiarity with ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) or LLM orchestration.
• Background working on shared engine technology, central tools, or platform engineering teams.
• Familiarity with the Runeterra and VALORANT IPs.

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!

Our Perks:

Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.

At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you’re working directly on a new player-facing experience or you’re supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we’re better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application.

It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:

• Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
• Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
• Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
• Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security. 

Riot’s Data Engineers harness petabytes of data and state-of-the-art processing technologies to build products that elevate the player experience at massive scale. Turning this data into meaningful insights is a complex challenge, and our engineers meet it by staying deeply player-focused and collaborating across diverse teams to improve the lives of millions of players worldwide.

As a Principal Data Engineer supporting Riot’s Publishing Platform team, you will design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and models that power critical data products, including centralized player data models, and publishing activity data systems. These systems support understanding of player onboarding funnels, engagement patterns, support efficiency, and content effectiveness. You will collaborate with product managers, analysts, and engineers to ensure our data infrastructure is reliable, performant, and directly tied to delivering better player experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and optimize scalable ETL pipelines for structured and semi-structured data supporting Insights use cases, growth metrics, and other publishing/marketing focused data sets.
• Design and implement data models using industry best practices that capture a complete ecosystem view of in- and out-of-game experiences, while ensuring accuracy, scalability, and long-term usability.
• Architect and implement robust, maintainable, and high-performance data solutions.
• Automate workflows to reduce manual intervention and enhance data processing efficiency, including automation for content, growth, and pubsports areas of coverage.
• Mentor data engineers across all levels, setting best practices and fostering technical growth.
• Optimize query performance and resolve pipeline bottlenecks to improve data accessibility.
• Evaluate and adopt new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to advance data engineering capabilities.
• Support cost optimization by ensuring scalable and efficient data solutions.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Contribute to Riot’s Data Engineering discipline shaping infrastructure, craft standards, tooling, and organizational best practices

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years experience in tech-focused Publishing or Marketing fields.
• 8+ years experience in data engineering or a related field.
• Strong Expertise in big-data technologies, including Python, GoLang, Spark, Scala, SQL, and tools like Airflow and dbt.
• Proficiency in cloud infrastructure (AWS or GCP) and Databricks.
• Expertise in designing efficient and scalable data models with large data sets across multiple teams and in collaboration with insights or data stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, analytics, and product teams.
• Proven experience mentoring and guiding other engineers.

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!

Our Perks:

Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.

At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you’re working directly on a new player-facing experience or you’re supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we’re better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application.

It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:

• Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
• Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
• Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
• Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security. 

Riot engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains. As a Principal Software Engineer, you’ll work alongside other engineers to implement technical solutions at a company-wide scale. You’ll collaborate with teams to ensure high quality and stack applicability, and provide other engineers with a clear illustration of extraordinary engineering.

As a Principal Software Engineer on the Content Access Platform (CAP) team, you will be responsible for the design and operation of numerous back end services that are the foundation of all of Riot’s games worldwide. The Content Access Platform team owns and operates large-scale, globally distributed systems that support millions of players and fans. Our systems and services power a wide variety of in-game experiences ranging from missions and battle passes, to virtual currencies and player inventories. Through collaboration with internal platform teams and Riot’s game development teams, you’ll identify opportunities to centralize functionality and accelerate development by creating systems that are easy to use, scalable, reliable, and deployed around the globe. Your role will also extend beyond coding – you'll be a visionary leader, defining domain architecture and aligning technology strategies with enterprise goals. You'll mentor teams, drive innovation, and champion solutions that showcase the immense value of our work to Riot’s game development teams and players. You will report to the Engineering Manager of the Content Access Platform team within Player Platform.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and drive the design and construction of critical, large scale services that fuel Riot’s thriving ecosystem for virtual goods.
• Lead the development and execution of a long-term service architecture strategy that delivers scalable, high-performance, and reliable solutions that support Riot’s strategic goals.
• Be a center of innovation, helping the team identify new technologies and new approaches to solving hard engineering problems.
• Collaborate and communicate with teams and technical leaders across Riot to resolve cross organizational engineering challenges.
• Implement and operate essential services used by Riot engineers and millions of Riot gamers world-wide.
• Work with the team to level-up systems design, infrastructure, quality, and operational capabilities.
• Be part of a rotational on-call schedule for live product and internal customer support.
• Contribute to the growth of the team and its members through technical leadership and mentoring.
• Work closely with non-technical partners and customers to understand their vision, clarify requirements, and drive delivery of features.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of hands-on software development experience, with a focus on back end services
• Prior experience as a technical leader setting technical vision and building alignment with senior level engineering leaders across multiple teams
• Experience developing large-scale, performant, distributed solutions on cloud infrastructure

Desired Qualifications:

• Extensive experience with Cloud Platform providers like AWS, GCP, or Azure (AWS preferred)
• Experience with building services using Java, Kotlin, or Go (Java/Kotlin preferred)
• Experience with performance analysis and optimization
• Experience with event driven architectures and technologies (Kafka, Event Hubs, Kinesis, etc.)
• Experience leading and mentoring small engineering teams

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!

Our Perks:

Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.

At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you’re working directly on a new player-facing experience or you’re supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we’re better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application.

It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:

• Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
• Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
• Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
• Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security. 

Riot Data Scientists combine their wide technical expertise across data processing, automation, machine learning ("ML"), artificial intelligence ("AI"), and experimental design to inform decisions and develop data-powered products.

As a Principal Machine Learning Engineer on the Publishing Platform Data team, you will define and drive the modeling architecture that powers personalization, matchmaking, and social experiences across Riot’s player ecosystem. You’ll partner closely with Product, Data Engineering, and Software Engineering to transform large-scale social graph, matchmaking, and behavioral data into adaptive, fair, and player-centric AI systems. Your work shapes how players connect, discover communities, and experience matchmaking that feels meaningful and equitable.

Responsibilities:

• Define and lead the modeling architecture for personalization, matchmaking, social graph recommendations, and player/community discovery.
• ‘Architect multi-model systems combining skill, preference, trust, and safety signals for fair and meaningful matchmaking
• Develop models for skill inference, player behavior prediction, trust & safety signals, and multi-objective optimization across fairness, latency, and experience quality.
• Build and optimize real-time inference systems for personalized content, store offers, matchmaking, and player interactions at global scale.
• Drive adoption of advanced modeling approaches including contextual bandits, reinforcement learning, graph ML, and session-aware personalization.
• Partner with Data Engineering and Product to shape data schemas, feature pipelines, telemetry standards, and model observability across the ML lifecycle.
• Define Responsible AI standards and implement fairness audits, bias mitigation, transparency, and safety mechanisms for matchmaking and social systems.
• Lead post-launch evaluations of algorithmic impact on player sentiment, community health, and ecosystem stability.
• Set organization-wide standards for model optimization (latency, throughput, memory), multi-model orchestration, and drift detection.
• Mentor senior ML engineers and data scientists, influencing system design, experimentation strategy, and modeling craft across organizations.
• Represent the ML discipline in cross-functional design reviews, driving alignment on technical decisions, data contracts, and long-term strategy

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years in ML/Applied AI; 3+ years in principal/staff-level technical leadership.
• Experience with large-scale, real-time ML systems (recommendations, personalization, matchmaking).
• Expertise in graph ML, RL, and representation learning.
• Proficiency in PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, and modern data/serving tools (Ray, Kafka, Flink, Redis).
• Strong grounding in A/B testing, experiment design, and experience metrics.
• Track record of setting ML strategy and standards across teams.

Desired Qualifications:

• Professional background in gaming, player modeling, or social ecosystems.
• Experience with trust & safety, toxicity detection, or community health models.
• Familiarity with Vertex AI, SageMaker, or internal large-scale inference systems.
• Experience integrating ML systems with live-service game backends.

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise and a collaborative spirit that prioritizes the delight of players. We will look at your past studies and experience, but for this role, we also look for dedicated people with a personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this is the role for you!

Our Perks:

Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.

At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you’re working directly on a new player-facing experience or you’re supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we’re better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application.

It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:

• Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
• Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
• Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
• Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security. 

The Role 

You will be responsible for the design & validation of radio-frequency (RF) and microwave electronics to be hosted on some of the largest, most powerful, rapidly designed, and rapidly manufactured satellites ever deployed in space. In your first 6 months, you will work with a multidisciplinary team of antenna, RF, field programmable gate array (FPGA), digital signal processing (DSP), software, mechanical, and electrical engineers in order to prototype your systems and refine your designs. In your first two years you will have contributed to developing cutting-edge RF systems that will fly in space.  

Responsibilities 

• Lead research, design, and procurement of antenna systems
• Qualify radio-frequency and antenna hardware through environmental testing, including vibration, shock, thermal, and thermal vacuum (TVAC)  
• Assist with design and validation testing for radio-frequency and microwave hardware from UHF through Ka band, including antennas, low noise amplifiers, power amplifiers, filters, high-speed converters, and other RF electronic components 
• Execute development and production tests to meet internal and external customer needs 
• Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to integrate your designs into the spacecraft system 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer, electrical, aerospace engineering, or other relevant science, technology, or mathematics discipline 
• 8+ years of experience in microwave, RF, or antenna engineering  
• Experience with RF test equipment such as vector network analyzers (VNA), spectrum analyzer, etc. 
• Experience with anechoic chambers and antenna measurement assets such as near field scanners 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high velocity start-up atmosphere 

Nice to Have 

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in a field related to antenna design and analysis 
• Experience with environmental testing for space electronics such as thermal, vibration, TVAC, radiation, and EMI/EMC testing per standards such as SMC-S-016 
• Experience with RF systems testing, including antenna characterization and insertion loss tests 
• Experience with antenna and electromagnetic modeling and analysis software tools such as Ansys Electronics Desktop HFSS and Altair FEKO 
• Experience with software defined radio hardware development including high speed RF data converters (digital to analog and analog to digital converters), clock trees, and data converter interfaces 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $200,000 - $270,000 + 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 leading the design, development, and integration of digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms for communication systems and beyond to be hosted on some of the biggest, most powerful, rapidly designed and rapidly manufactured satellites ever deployed in space. In your first 6 months you will architect, develop, own, test, and integrate new DSP algorithms and software defined radio (SDR) systems for satellite communications and beyond. You will work with a team of fellow RF, FPGA, software, mechanical, and electrical engineers in order to prototype your systems and refine your designs. In your first two years you will have flown your system in space. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of DSP algorithms for embedded devices and SDRs 
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of software and hardware engineers to develop software defined radio systems 
• Act as technical leader and subject-matter expert helping to teach, grow, and mentor others in the team 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or related science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field 
• 8+ years of experience in RF digital communications and DSP systems 
• Strong knowledge of DSP concepts such as: modems, channelizers, Doppler compensation, resampling signal processing, adaptive filtering, and floating vs fixed point implementations 
• Strong knowledge of digital communications theory and systems including: spread spectrum, forward error correction, channel estimation, channel equalization, channel coding, and modulation types such as FSK, BPSK, QPSK, QAM, and PCM/FM 
• Strong experience with signal detection topologies including: burst detection, digital up and down-conversion, IF signal processing, phase lock loops, costas loops, non-coherent detection, spreading and de-spreading algorithms 
• Strong experience in developing filter topologies including FIR filters, IIR filters, and trading between both implementations 
• Strong experience implementing transmitting and receiving topologies in GNU Radio in simulation-only environments as well as coupled with GNU Radio-compatible SDRs 
• Strong experience with Python, MATLAB, and/or C/C++ 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high velocity start-up atmosphere 

Nice to Have 

• Experience with FPGA design, implementation, verification, and validation for RF applications 
• Experience with signal intelligence (SIGINT), electronic warfare (EW), and satellite telecommunications 
• Experience with channel emulators, and writing system-level simulations that go beyond the DSP layer 
• Experience with software defined radio hardware development including data converters (digital to analog and analog to digital converters), clock trees, and data converter interfaces 
• Experience with coupled hardware and DSP algorithm design, specifically with respect to compensation and continuous monitoring of analog-front end characteristics 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $200,000 - $270,000 + 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 unlimited paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks 

The Role

You will ensure that every K2 spacecraft is designed, documented, and verified using rigorous, standardized processes that consistently meet requirements and deliver exceptionally reliable flight systems. You will own and continuously improve the design reliability framework for our spacecraft, driving the creation, enforcement, and evolution of design standards across the engineering organization.  

You will lead development of K2’s design review processes, review templates, configuration management practices, and design verification standards, ensuring that each design iteration adheres to high-reliability principles and is validated in a consistent, traceable manner. You will exercise formal design review signoff authority and serve as a key technical gatekeeper during development.  

As production begins, you will guide a disciplined handoff to Build Reliability, ensuring that manufacturing and test teams inherit well‑documented, fully verified designs. This role is ideal for a systems-minded engineer who thrives on structure, rigor, and enabling teams to build high-powered hardware right the first time.   

Responsibilities  

• Develop and maintain standardized design review processes, including templates, workflows, and review structures  
• Serve as a design review signoff authority, ensuring all designs meet internal and customer requirements and reliability criteria before release  
• Establish, document, and enforce comprehensive design and verification standards across engineering  
• Define and manage design configuration management practices to ensure controlled, traceable design evolution  
• Drive consistency in requirement interpretation, verification methods, and documentation across all engineering teams  
• Partner with engineering leads to ensure designs are completed in a standard, verified fashion aligned with program requirements  
• Lead and participate in cross-disciplinary reviews to evaluate design readiness, compliance, and verification closure  
• Provide structured and complete design handoffs to Build Reliability as programs transition into production  
• Ensure production and flight lessons learned are systematically captured and incorporated into future design iterations to drive continuous improvement and reliability growth  
• Establish and enforce standardized processes for acceptance and qualification testing to ensure consistent, repeatable, and requirements‑compliant execution  
• Operate effectively in a rapidly evolving startup where agility, autonomy, and proactive problem-solving are essential  

Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, computer, or other relevant engineering discipline  
• 6+ years of experience in technical aerospace or manufacturing  
• 3+ years of experience managing projects, technical trades, and/or technical teams  
• Strong understanding of launch vehicles, spacecraft, or other aerospace systems  
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills  

Nice to Have  

• Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering or science discipline  
• 10+ years of experience in technical aerospace or manufacturing  
• 5+ years of experience managing projects or technical trades  
• Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance  
• Experience leading Spacecraft mission design, development, integration, test, and/or launch across multiple departments  
• Proven ability to innovate in process improvement and system architectures  
• Skilled in generating executive summaries to drive decision making through senior leadership discussions  
• Familiarity with contracts and mission requirements evaluations  
• Demonstrated track record of project ownership, responsibility for execution, and successful outcomes  
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time 

Compensation and Benefits  

• Base salary range for this role is $175,000 - $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 

You will play a pivotal role in driving the overall development and integration of our satellite bus for mission success. You will be primarily responsible for successful K2 missions, acting as a deputy program manager internally and with customers. You will work across engineering, production, and business development to deliver reliable flight systems on time. You will own bus-level design integration and champion technical readiness from concept through launch.  

In this role, you will collaborate with a highly skilled, cross-disciplinary team to develop innovative solutions for complex challenges, ensuring alignment with mission requirements and customer expectations. Our fast-paced, startup environment demands a proactive, adaptable leader who thrives in high-stakes scenarios, navigates ambiguity, and delivers results under aggressive timelines.   

If you are a self-starter with a passion for innovation in space systems, a drive to solve previously unsolved problems, and a commitment to delivering world class satellite solutions, we want you on our team.  

Responsibilities 

• Program Leadership: Develop and manage engineering and program schedule, vehicle design, critical performance trades, resource allocation, and mission success   

• Strategic Development: Define bus-level milestones, requirements, and long-term objectives in collaboration with stakeholders 

• Program Execution: Drive engineering and flight readiness activities to meet mission and contract commitments 

• Cross-Functional Integration: Work closely with engineering teams to assess vehicle readiness, manage technical changes, and mitigate risks   

• Systems Development: Establish and improve engineering processes, reviews, and analysis frameworks to support K2 growth 

• Design Reliability: Support internal design reviews and development ensuring adherence to requirements and high reliability 

• Operate effectively in a rapidly evolving startup where agility, autonomy, and proactive problem-solving are essential 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, computer, or other relevant engineering discipline 

• 6+ years of experience in technical aerospace or manufacturing  

• 3+ years of experience managing projects, technical trades, and/or technical teams  

• Strong understanding of launch vehicles, spacecraft, or other aerospace systems  

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills  

Nice to Have 

• Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering or science discipline  

• 10+ years of experience in technical aerospace or manufacturing  

• 5+ years of experience managing projects or technical trades  

• Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance  

• Experience leading Spacecraft mission design, development, integration, test, and/or launch across multiple departments  

• Proven ability to innovate in process improvement and system architectures  

• Skilled in generating executive summaries to drive decision making through senior leadership discussions  

• Familiarity with contracts and mission requirements evaluations  

• Demonstrated track record of project ownership, responsibility for execution, and successful outcomes   

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time  

Compensation and Benefits  

• Base salary range for this role is $175,000 - $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 

You will play a defining role in how K2 Space secures and scales its corporate operations. You’ll architect the security foundations that protect our people, systems, and data while enabling the rapid development and operation of high-powered satellites. This role is about building security into the fabric of the company – across identity, endpoints, networks, and cloud platforms—so teams can move quickly and confidently. As K2 Space grows from early missions to sustained operations, your work will directly enable scale without friction. The security architecture and standards you establish will shape how the company operates and protects its most ambitious work for years to come. 

Responsibilities 

• Serve as the principal technical authority for corporate security engineering, defining the long-term security architecture that protects K2 Space’s people, systems, and data 
• Architect and govern security controls across corporate IT environments, including identity and access management, endpoint security, network security, SaaS platforms, and cloud services 
• Establish and own enterprise security standards, reference architectures, and design patterns to ensure consistency, scalability, and defense-in-depth 
• Lead the design and implementation of zero trust security principles across corporate operations, integrating identity, device posture, and network controls 
• Act as the final technical escalation point for complex or high-impact security incidents, leading root-cause analysis and driving durable corrective actions 
• Partner closely with IT, network, and infrastructure teams to embed security into systems design, operational processes, and automation workflows 
• Influence executive leadership through clear risk assessments, threat modeling, and trade-off analysis tied to business impact and mission outcomes 
• Evaluate, select, and govern security technologies and vendors; drive strategic adoption, optimization, and deprecation decisions 
• Design and oversee security automation and detection capabilities, improving visibility, response time, and operational efficiency 
• Ensure corporate systems meet regulatory, compliance, and contractual security requirements, translating controls into practical engineering implementations. 
• Mentor senior and staff-level security and IT engineers, raising the organization’s security engineering maturity and technical bar 
• Represent corporate security engineering in cross-functional architecture reviews, audits, and enterprise technology planning forums 

Qualifications 

• 8+ years of experience in security operations or engineering roles preferably in a fast-paced startup or technology environment 
• 3+ years of development experience with any modern programming language (including but not limited to Python, C++, Rust, Go) 
• Knowledge of operating systems, current equipment and technologies, networking, security best practices, and system performance monitoring tools 
• Comfortable working with mission critical and sensitive systems, with a sense of urgency appropriate with responsibilities 
• Due to the high visibility of this position, excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills 

Nice to Have 

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in computer science or engineering 
• Technical certifications (i.e., Network+, MCSE, Security+) 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $155,000 – $185,000 and 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 software team at K2 strives to blur the lines between the various types of software development and encourages team members to get into parts of the stack they may not otherwise have experience with. This spectrum includes GNC algorithms (Rust, C++), application software on flight computers (Rust, C++), to embedded software on microcrontrollers (Rust, C++),to operating systems (Rust, C++, C), to HDL programming (VHDL, SystemVerilog), to test systems (Python), and many things inbetween. By doing this, we create a stronger team with more capable engineers. For now, this does not include front-end, artificial intelligence, or machine learning development.

As a part of the team, you will be responsible for the development and verification of the software used to fly some of the largest spacecraft that have ever been flown. You will be able to write mission-critical code that controls propulsion systems, attitude control systems, and power systems to ensure safe and reliable operation of the vehicle. In your first 6 months you will developcore pieces of the software architecture including the strategies for fault tolerance, real-time control, and telemetry downlink. In your first year you will implement larger software systems  and begin verifying your code using both software and hardware in the loop simulators. In your first two years you will operate your code on multiple spacecraft, demonstrating robust performance in demanding missions.

Responsibilities

• Create software architecture for real-time, fault tolerant control of a 20kW+ spacecraft
• Develop software applications for control of spacecraft subsystems, including propulsion, guidance/attitude control, thermal, power, and communications systems
• Design and implement state machines for robust operation of the spacecraft
• Create and utilize robust tools to allow for rapid deployment of quality code
• Perform data analysis and anomaly investigation to identify and resolve software bugs
• Support integration and testing of the spacecraft subsystems
• Build and maintain infrastructure to increase reliability when developing and testing software 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, math, or a STEM discipline or 10+ years of professional experience in software engineering 
• Development experience in Rust, C/C++, Python, VHDL, SystemVerilog

Nice to Have

• Experience with spacecraft flight software development
• Fluency with Linux systems programming and driver development
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery systems
• Experience building or working with hard real-time embedded systems (bare-metal or RTOS)
• Basic knowledge of electronics, computer architecture, and control systems
• Experience developing or working with state machines
• Experience with software verification and testing methods
• Experience with software and network performance analysis and debugging
• Experience with implementing Extended Kalman Filters for inertial sensors
• Experience with fault tolerant software design and implementation
• Experience defining and creating test systems for both hardware-in-the-loop and hardware-out-of-the-loop

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base salary range for this role is $200,000 - $240,000 + 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 

Critical to achieving K2's vision of deploying at scale across MEO, GEO, cis-lunar, and deep space are the solar arrays. Scaling to constellations requires someone who can span technical domains from module technology and electrical power system interactions to soft goods, deployment mechanisms, structures, integration, and high-rate production. 

You will define how K2 develops, designs, manufactures, tests, and deploys high-power solar arrays at production scale. The development timelines, operating environments, mission lifetimes, and cost targets we are pursuing demand meaningful innovation. You will have the resources and full support of K2 to make this possible and help raise the bar for the next generation of space technology companies. 

Responsibilities 

• Delivery of the solar array electrical and mechanical architecture, system design, and lifecycle performance margins. 

• Development of the electrical system performance degradation characterization and modelling across environment variations 

• Definition and execution of assembly level acceptance and qualification testing. 

• Collaborate with avionics, structures/mechanisms, software, and production teams to define solar system requirements, integrated system qualification/acceptance testing, and on-orbit operations/data review 

• Lead design reviews, continually own system deliverables, and drive development schedules with accurate projections looking 12+ months ahead in development timeline 

• Collaborate with leadership on staffing plans, role definitions, and recruiting efforts to ensure the solar array team is appropriately staffed to meet system deliverables 

• Responsible for the evaluation and selection of manufacturing equipment for specialty processes 

• Partner with production to develop work instructions, in-process checkouts, and end-of-line tests that ensure successful builds 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, materials science, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field  

• 8+ years of experience in the design, manufacture, and test of solar arrays for space applications 

Nice to Have 

• Experience architecting solar array systems for space applications; including initial requirement definition, development testing, design, manufacturing, qualification, and analysis of flight data.  

• Background working on multiple solar array systems with variations in cell, module, and system architecture technologies for high-power long-life space applications.  

• Experience with AIAA S111/S112, SMC-S-016, NASA-STD-5017, and NASA-STD-4005 for the design and qualification of solar modules, moving mechanism assemblies, and spacecraft charging effects. 

• Experience designing solar arrays for resilience to exposure to radiation environments. 

• Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems in space environments and operations 

• Demonstrated understanding of high voltage solar array degradation analysis and failure modes. 

• Independent and self-motivated mindset, with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills across disciplines 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $175,000 - $200,000 + equity in the company 

• Salary and level 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 define how solar array hardware is built at K2 – shaping the vision, architecture, and technical foundation that turns bold ideas into flight-ready reality at scale. This is a role at the frontier, where entirely new classes of hardware move from concept to orbit, and where your decisions expand the boundaries of what can be designed, built, and deployed in space. Operating across the full lifecycle, you will embed manufacturing into the DNA of every product, ensuring that what is imagined can be realized with precision, speed, and unwavering reliability. You will take on the most complex and ambiguous challenges, breaking through fundamental constraints in yield, throughput, and scalability to unlock step-change performance.  

As the technical authority for solar manufacturing, you will set direction, raise the standard for excellence, and develop engineers across the organization, building not just systems, but a culture capable of sustained innovation and execution. Your impact will be lasting, creating the foundations that enables flight hardware to be produced faster, perform better, and scale to meet missions that redefine what humanity can achieve in space. 

Responsibilities 

• Define and own the manufacturing strategy for K2’s solar hardware including solar modules, photovoltaic arrays, and integrated wing assemblies 

• Drive solar array manufacturability at the architecture and concept level, partnering with Design leadership before requirements are locked to embed manufacturability from day one 

• Own the manufacturing technical baseline from process qualification records, tooling design standards, and assembly process specifications 

• Lead the technical response to the most complex manufacturing anomalies, non-conformances, and systemic build issues, including cross-program root cause and corrective action 

• Identify, evaluate, and champion transformative manufacturing technologies across automation, advanced metrology, novel bonding or lamination processes 

• Serve as a technical mentor and force multiplier for the broader Solar Manufacturing Engineering team 

• Represent manufacturing engineering in executive program reviews, customer readiness reviews, design reviews, and build reviews 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, materials or other relevant engineering discipline 

• 10+ years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing, production, or hands-on engineering environment 

• Recognized technical authority in solar manufacturing and photovoltaic array integration processes 

• Demonstrated history of shaping product designs at the architecture level through DFM influence, not just late-stage redlines 

• Experience owning manufacturing technical baselines through major design overhauls or production transitions 

• Proven ability to lead and technically develop other engineers, and to influence outcomes across Design, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production without direct authority 

Nice to Have 

• Experience scaling solar or high-reliability electromechanical hardware from early development to full-rate production 

• Background in advanced manufacturing automation, including robotic assembly or vision-guided systems 

• Prior work on space-grade solar arrays, deployment mechanisms, or flight power systems 

• Familiarity with reliability physics, radiation effects on photovoltaic materials, or space environment qualification testing 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $175,000 – $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 processes that go into developing K2's solar arrays — from module interconnects and adhesive systems to cover glass coatings and substrate composites — directly determine how much power they produce, how long they last, and how fast we can build them. Getting the process engineering right is not a support function here; it is on the critical path. 

You will define how K2 selects, qualifies, and scales manufacturing processes for its solar array systems. The operating environments, mission lifetimes, and production rates we are pursuing demand meaningful impact in how our materials are characterized, qualified, and manufactured. You will own the success of implementation of material systems and novel manufacturing processes in the development and scaling of K2’s solar array design and production. 

Responsibilities 

• Responsible for the development, qualification, and production-scale optimization of K2’s solar array processes — including solar module interconnects, bonding, sintering, lamination, deposition, coating, bonding, mechanism joints, and surface treatment 

• Research, evaluate, and select conventional and novel processes for solar array applications, driving trades that balance performance, manufacturability, cost, reliability, and schedule 

• Design and execution of structured DOE and statistical analyses to diagnose manufacturing problems and validate corrective actions 

• Use a first-principle, physics-based characterization across production processes to identify sources of variation and opportunities for yield improvement 

• Lead failure analysis, defect characterization, and root causes investigations for process related anomalies 

• Establish and drive corrective action plans back into design requirements and production 

• Own the evaluation, cost/benefit analysis, and selection of manufacturing equipment for all in-house process development 

• Collaborate with the production team to develop process specifications, work instructions, in-process checkouts, and end-of-line tests 

• Define qualification criteria, test envelopes, and characterization campaigns to establish resultant performance across radiation, thermal cycling, mechanical, and plasma environments 

• Partner with solar structures/mechanisms, thermal, avionics, and production teams to define manufacturing process-driven requirements, integrated qualification/acceptance testing, and on-orbit data review 

• Collaborate with leadership on staffing plans, role definitions, and recruiting efforts to ensure the solar array team is appropriately staffed to meet system deliverables 

• Mentor engineers and establish institutional process knowledge and best practices for solar array hardware at production scale 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, aerospace engineering, or a related technical discipline 

• 8+ years of experience in materials and process engineering, with demonstrated depth in material selection, characterization, qualification, and production-scale process development 

• Demonstrated track record of material and process decisions that have been validated through flight or equivalent high-reliability hardware programs 

Nice to Have 

• Master's degree or PhD in materials science, chemical engineering, or a related field 

• Prior experience architecting manufacturing processes for solar array systems across the full development lifecycle — requirements definition, trade studies, development testing, qualification, production, and on-orbit data review 

• Hands-on experience across multiple solar array material systems, with variation in cell technology, interconnect methodology, encapsulant chemistry, and system architecture 

• Deep working knowledge of adhesive systems, composites, thin films, thermal interface materials, and coatings as applied to high-power, long-life solar array hardware 

• Working knowledge of AIAA S111/S112, SMC-S-016, NASA-STD-4005, NASA-STD-5017, and NASA-STD-6016 for solar module qualification, materials usage, and spacecraft charging effects 

• Understanding of radiation effects on solar cell and module materials — displacement damage dose modeling, ionizing effects, UV degradation, and atomic oxygen erosion 

• Depth across solar process disciplines including deposition techniques for anti-reflective coatings, chemical etching for bond preparation, encapsulant deposition, methods for corrosion control, outgassing compatibility, descriptive and inferential statistics, and failure analysis. 

• Hands-on proficiency with material characterization tools: SEM, EDS, FTIR, DSC, TGA, XRD, or equivalent 

• Experience scaling manufacturing processes from prototype to high-rate production, including SPC implementation and manufacturing equipment qualification 

• Python or MATLAB proficiency for test data analysis and degradation modeling 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $175,000 - $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 

You will own the end-to-end architecture, development, and lifecycle success of spacecraft thermal control systems (TCS) across both R&D and production programs. As the technical authority, you will define system-level thermal strategies and lead the design, integration, and verification of advanced active and passive thermal control solutions, including pump-driven fluid loops, heat pipes, and associated ground support infrastructure (test systems, diagnostics, instrumentation, and software tools). 

You will drive cross-functional alignment across mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams, ensuring thermal system designs are robust, scalable, and production-ready. This includes establishing design standards, verification methodologies, and qualification frameworks for high-reliability components for space environments. 

This role requires deep expertise in pressurized fluid systems (valves, pumps, accumulators, heat exchangers), thermo-mechanical instrumentation (temperature, pressure, and flow sensing), integrated avionics, and structural interfaces. You will lead system-level trade studies, risk assessments, and failure investigations, setting the technical direction for thermal performance and reliability. 

From early concept through production ramp, you will partner with design and manufacturing teams to ensure design for manufacturability and testability, define build and integration flows, and oversee the successful transition from prototype to high-rate production. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead the design of active and passive thermal control systems using basic heat transfer and mechanical equations to size lines, pumps, accumulators, cold plates etc.  

• Collaborate with lead engineers on design and iterate on TCS architecture  

• Lead procurement of long-lead items and actively seek opportunities to shorten timeline 

• Define the roadmap for future improvement of active TCS 

• Planning and development of thermal cycle and thermal-vacuum testing campaigns 

• Design and development of heater and cooling systems including control architecture  

• Setup, commission, and maintain state-of-the-art test stands and instrumentation 

• Develop data acquisition systems for active and passive thermal control systems 

• Perform tests on novel pump fluid loop including feed systems, power electronics, and hardware-in-the-loop 

• Develop testing and control scripts to conduct safe and reliable test campaigns of pump fluid loop and individual components 

• Create formal documentation for development and production: test procedures, test reports, and standard operating procedures 

• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical test setups and hardware 

• Document, compile, analyze, and present test data 

Basic Qualifications 

• 6+ years of experience with thermal test experience in a high-rate manufacturing environment 

• 4+ years of experience with sizing and testing fluid systems including pumps, valves, accumulators, heat exchanger, cold plates etc. 

• Demonstrated experience with data acquisition for thermal and power related applications  

• Experience with test plan development and execution 

• Strong experience with thermal and TVAC testing including setup, instrumentation, and troubleshooting 

• Demonstrated knowledge of NX or AutoCAD is preferred to design test fixtures 

• Demonstrated knowledge of Thermal Desktop or equivalent software for fluid heat transfer 

Nice to Have 

• Experience with basic and statistical data analysis  

• Experience with signal conditioning to define optimal acquisition rate and understand when signal-to-noise ratio is not acceptable  

• Experience with pumps testing 

• Experience with avionics testing 

• Experience with testing refrigeration systems 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $175,000 - $220,000 + 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 a core driver of the detailed thermal design of spacecraft subsystems by running thermal analysis at both the component and spacecraft level. You will also be involved in exploring different thermal management strategies and demonstrating them through test campaigns. Our ideal candidate has experience with in-orbit integrated thermal analysis of spacecraft components using both first principles as well analytical models using software tools (such as Thermal Desktop, Ansys IcePak, and Python for automation purposes). Hands-on experience with thermal testing for spacecraft components such as thermal cycling and TVAC is highly preferred. 

Responsibilities 

• Collaborate with Mechanical teams to develop passive and active thermal control hardware for the spacecraft including radiators, heaters, heat pipes, and surface coating 

• Partner with Avionics teams to develop thermal models and thermal tests for electronic assemblies  

• Work with the GNC teams to define and thermally analyze nominal and contingency cases for in-orbit operations of the spacecraft 

• Develop and maintain thermal models for spacecraft and sub-components using Thermal Desktop and Ansys 

• Interface with vendors and launcher providers to understand their design and translate it into thermal-related requirements 

• Automate data analysis to support architectural trades effectively 

• Set up and execute thermal testing ranging from development to qualification 

Qualifications 

• 8+ years of experience with satellite thermal design and analysis 

• Demonstrated experience with radiative and conductive thermal modeling of spacecraft systems using Thermal Desktop  

• Experience with selection, sizing, and design of thermal control hardware including heat pipes, heaters, stickers, OSR, thermal straps, thermal paints, tapes, MLI, TEC 

• Experience with thermal cycling and thermal vacuum testing including predictions, setup, instrumentation and thermal model correlation 

Nice to Have 

• Experience with full-vehicle thermal vacuum testing and model correlation 

• Experience with spacecraft thermal design optimized for cost, reliability, performance and manufacturability 

• Experience with integrated thermal analysis of spacecraft and rocket  

• Experience with solar panel thermal modeling 

• Experience with electrical PCBA thermal modeling and thermal interface materials (thermal grease, gap pads, etc.) 

• Experience with spacecraft primary radiator design and analysis 

• Familiarity with SMC-S016 standard or equivalent 

• Experience with Python, C/C++, or Matlab for thermal modeling and automated data analysis 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $175,000 - $220,000 + 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  

From day one, you’ll be hands-on with our integrated satellite-level test campaign, diving deep into the K2 bus and laying the foundation for what comes next. Within your first few months, you’ll help define how we operate our first mission – shaping the tools, systems, and philosophy behind Mission Operations. As we move toward launch, you’ll be at the heart of it all. 

Over the following year, your impact will grow: evolving our playbook from that first mission, scaling it to support multi-satellite operations, and ultimately pioneering the systems needed for full constellation control. The path to operating dozens—or hundreds—of satellites will be yours to help chart. The success of our constellations will depend on the foundations you help build. 

Responsibilities  

• Define and operationalize our Mission operations concept for the first satellite mission, including procedures, tools, and real-time support systems 

• Develop telemetry monitoring strategies, fault response frameworks, and command plans for pre-launch, LEOP, and nominal operations 

• Collaborate closely with systems, software, and hardware teams to ensure operational readiness across all spacecraft subsystems 

• Drive the roadmap for mission operations tooling, ground segment workflows, and long-term constellation management 

• Serve as a key operator during on-orbit operations, responsible for real-time decision-making and coordination 

• Operate spacecraft (interpret telemetry, send commands) during system tests at the factory, test facilities, launch sites, and during pre-launch operations  

• Interface with customers to scope testing performed on their payloads, based on expected functions and failure modes of interest  

• Assess risks associated with different integration and test approaches, justify test reductions and optimize vehicle build/test flows for at-rate production  

Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, computer, or other relevant engineering discipline  

• 10+ years of experience in an operations/integration/automation engineering role including 4 years of direct experience operating satellites on-orbit 

• Experience testing and troubleshooting spacecraft and their related components and systems, including subsystem checkouts and system acceptance testing   

• Familiarity with mission operations concepts such as LEOP, telemetry, commanding, fault protection, and anomaly resolution 

• Experience building or contributing to custom tooling for telemetry, analysis, data pipelines, or operational dashboards 

• Background in designing or scaling operational architectures for fleets or constellations 

• Experience with scripting or automation tools (e.g. Python, Rust) 

• Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills 

Nice to Have  

• Hands-on experience with HITL or Flatsat software verification testbeds 

• Experience working with GAaaS providers. 

• Experience with Linux systems  

• Experience managing contractual interfaces (e.g. customer, launch vehicle)  

Compensation and Benefits  

• Base salary range for this role is $180,000 - $210,000 + 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 on the front lines of protecting the systems, data, and teams that make high-powered satellites a reality. You’ll dive into real-world security operations – monitoring alerts, investigating incidents, and hunting for threats to ensure our corporate and mission-critical environments stay resilient and secure. Every alert you investigate, every vulnerability you remediate, and every improvement you implement directly enables Engineers and Operators to move fast, innovate, and push the boundaries of space technology. This is hands-on, high-impact work where your expertise safeguards the foundation of our missions and keeps K2 Space moving boldly forward. 

Responsibilities 

• Monitor security alerts, logs, and events from SIEM, endpoint, network, and cloud systems, identifying and escalating potential threats 
• Respond to and assist in the investigation of security incidents, including containment, remediation, and root-cause analysis 
• Maintain and operate security tooling, including endpoint protection, intrusion detection, vulnerability scanners, and cloud security monitoring systems 
• Support firewall, VPN, and network access controls under guidance from senior or principal engineers 
• Assist with identity and access management operations, including user provisioning, de-provisioning, and access reviews 
• Perform vulnerability scans and assist in tracking remediation efforts across corporate IT systems 
• Collaborate with IT, networking, and engineering teams to implement security recommendations and corrective actions 
• Maintain and update technical documentation, incident reports, and standard operating procedures 
• Participate in threat hunting, anomaly detection, and proactive security exercises 
• Assist in security awareness initiatives by reporting common issues and promoting best practices among users 

Qualifications 

• 5+ years of experience in security operations or engineering roles preferably in a fast-paced startup or technology environment 
• 2+ years of development experience with any modern programming language (including but not limited to Python, C++, Rust, Go) in lieu of a degree; OR a bachelor’s degree in security engineering, cyber security, computer science, engineering, math, or other STEM discipline 
• Knowledge of operating systems, current equipment and technologies, networking, security best practices, and system performance monitoring tools 
• Comfortable working with mission critical and sensitive systems, with a sense of urgency appropriate with responsibilities 
• Due to the high visibility of this position, excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills 

Nice to Have 

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in computer science or engineering 
• Technical certifications (i.e., Network+, MCSE, Security+) 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $90,000 – $125,000 and 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

We are seeking a Principal ASIC Package Design Engineer to lead advanced ASIC package architecture and execution, with a strong focus on flip-chip BGA (FC-BGA) and multi-chip module (MCM) solutions. This role owns the end-to-end package strategy for high-performance mixed-signal and digital SoCs from early architecture and trade studies through vendor engagement, qualification, and production ramp. You will operate as the technical authority for package design, defining standards, influencing silicon and system architecture, and ensuring first-pass success for complex, high-speed, power-dense ASICs.

Responsibilities

• Own ASIC package architecture for FC-BGA and MCM solutions, including substrate stack-up, ball-map strategy, power delivery, signal breakout, and mechanical constraints.
• Lead package-level trade studies across cost, performance, power integrity (PI), signal integrity (SI), thermal, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Define long-term packaging roadmap aligned with future ASIC nodes, bandwidth scaling, and multi-die integration.
• Establish organizational package design standards, methodologies, and best practices.
• Drive detailed design of FC-BGA packages for high-pin-count ASICs with high-speed SerDes, dense power grids, and RF signal content.
• Define and review substrate stack-ups, via strategies, impedance control, escape routing, and reference plane planning.
• Partner with silicon, RF, and systems teams to co-optimize die floorplans and package interfaces.
• Own package-level SI/PI strategy, including high-speed digital interfaces (e.g., SerDes, JESD, Interlaken), power delivery network (PDN) design, and decoupling strategy
• Lead thermal architecture at the package level, including lid selection, TIMs, heat-spreaders, and mechanical interfaces to system cooling.
• Serve as the primary technical interface to substrate vendors, assembly houses, and OSATs.
• Drive material selection, substrate technology choices, and assembly process optimization.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in ASIC package design, with deep expertise in FC-BGA.
• Proven experience delivering high-pin-count, high-performance ASIC packages into production.
• Strong understanding of substrate technologies and materials, SI/PI fundamentals at the package level, and thermal management for power-dense ASICs.
• Fluent in SI/PI and EM simulation tools such as SIWave, HFSS, and ADS.
• Experience working directly with OSATs and substrate vendors.
• Knowledge of packaging qualification and test methodologies.

Nice to Have

• Experience with MCM or heterogeneous integration (chiplets, interposers, advanced laminates).
• Background in high-speed digital or mixed-signal SoCs.
• Familiarity with aerospace, space, or high-reliability electronics.
• Experience defining packaging strategy from early architecture through first silicon and volume ramp.
• Demonstrated history of building or scaling package design methodology within an organization.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base salary range for this role is $200,000 – $280,000 + 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 Principal Application Software Engineer on our Enterprise Team, you will design and build mission-critical software that connects engineering, manufacturing, and operations. Your work will directly enable accelerated satellite design, rapid production, and reliable mission execution. You’ll collaborate closely with teams throughout K2 Space and deliver systems that improve efficiency, scale operations, and support ambitious missions.

Responsibilities 

• Develop highly reliable software solutions used across K2 Space — from factory floors to mission control. 
• Create and evolve applications that improve how we design, build, and operate our spacecraft. 
• Partner closely with engineers, business partners, and leaders across disciplines to understand their challenges and design efficient solutions. 
• Develop prototypes test concept and progress to full fledge software products. 
• Own full-lifecycle product development from inception to happy customers. 
• Lead architecture reviews, design discussions, and code reviews with your unique perspective. 
• Lead software architecture design, deployment strategy, coding standards, and quality processes. 
• Evaluate and make decisions regarding engineering options while balancing tradeoffs.  
• Advocate, defend and convert other engineering leaders to your own solutions. 
• Use data to drive prioritization of work and design of solutions to create the largest positive impact. 
• Actively contribute to building a culture of transparency, empathy, integrity, and engineering excellence.  
• Actively mentoring other staff members and help team members build good culture and engineering practices.  

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, mathematics or a STEM discipline or 15+ years of professional experience in software engineering.  
• 10+ years of experience in full stack development, platform engineering, or API development. 
• 5+ years of experience with AWS (or Azure, GCP) 
• 5+ years of in-depth working experience with CI/CD such as GH Actions, Jenkins, Gitlab CI/CD.  
• Working experience with Docker. 
• In-depth working experience with Kubernetes (prefer AWS EKS). 
• Expert working experience with one or more of the following static typed programming languages such as C#, Go, Java, C++, TypeScript. 
• 5+ years of experience with structured database such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Snowflake or similar technologies 
• Working experience with unstructured database such as NoSQL, Amazon DynamoDB, MongoDB or similar. 
• Strong working experience with REST API or gRPC. 
• Strong working experience with binary management platforms such as JFrog Artifactory, AWS CodeArtifact or similar technologies. 
• Experience with infrastructure orchestration and management tools (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet). 

Nice to Have 

• Experience with Next.js, React, Angular, or similar frameworks. 
• Working experience with testing tool such as Cucumber and Cypress. 
• Experience designing scalable, high-performance software systems. 
• Knowledge of build systems and package management tools (e.g., Make, Gradle, npm, pip). 
• Familiarity with data streaming technologies like Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar. 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $190,000 - $230,000 + 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 

We are seeking a Principal ASIC Design Verification Engineer whose role will be to verify the functionality, performance, and robustness of our custom silicon designs. You will help define the verification approach, contribute to methodology, and work closely with architecture, RTL design, DFT, firmware, physical design, and silicon validation engineers. This is a hands-on role with high ownership, deep technical engagement, and the opportunity to shape first-generation silicon. 

Responsibilities 

• Develop and execute verification plans for block-level, subsystem-level, and full-chip environments.
• Build SystemVerilog/UVM test benches, including agents, monitors, scoreboards, checkers, and coverage models.
• Write SystemVerilog Assertions (SVA) and integrate formal verification where appropriate.
• Drive constrained-random and directed testing strategies to validate functionality, corner cases, and stress scenarios.
• Run simulations, triage failures, drive root-cause analysis, and collaborate with RTL designers to resolve issues.
• Implement and maintain functional coverage, code coverage, assertion coverage, and ensure coverage closure for sign-off.
• Manage regression testing, simulation farms, and CI pipelines to ensure high test throughput and fast debug iterations.
• Participate in design reviews, microarchitecture discussions, and influence design-for-verification (DFV) best practices.
• Work closely with architecture, RTL design, DFT, firmware, physical design, and silicon validation engineers to ensure end-to-end coverage and test.
• Support silicon bring-up and post-silicon validation through test reuse, diagnostics, and debug analysis.
• Participate in ASIC team interviews.
• Drive advancement of DV methodologies and improvements.
• Manage external IP providers and verification partners when needed.
• Take lead on large and/or complex systems. 

Qualifications 

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in ASIC/SoC verification.
• Solid understanding of SystemVerilog, digital logic, RTL design, DFT, and hardware design and verification flows.
• Proficiency with several simulation (VCS, Xcelium, Questa), waveform debug (Verdi, SimVision), coverage tools, and scripting languages (ex: Python, Perl, TCL).
• Experience with test planning, UVM-based testbench development, constrained-random testing, functional coverage, and SystemVerilog assertions.
• Experience with regression management, coverage analysis, revision control (ex: Git), CI/CD automation, and gate-level simulation.
• Experience with developing and integrating reference models.
• Experience with embedded processor-based designs and firmware/bare metal coding (ex: C, C++).
• Understanding of many industry-standard interfaces (ex: APB/AHB/AXI).
• Involvement in post-silicon validation planning and execution. 

Nice to Have

• Experience with low power verification.
• Experience with analog behavioral models.
• Familiarity with physical design flows.
• Experience working in cross-functional, geographically distributed teams.
• Experience in space, telecom, or RF/digital mixed systems is a plus. 

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base salary range for this role is $190,000 – $285,000 + 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’ll be at the heart of bringing the production system to life. K2 has a strong push to vertically integrate our production system, which means you’ll work side-by-side with the production and engineering team to concept, develop, and roll out various automation projects to support this vision. At a principal level, you’ll not just be implementing automation and controls projects, you’ll help shape how K2 approaches these types of projects – setting standards, requirements, design process, and determining what automation looks like at K2. 

This role is built for someone who wants to help own the future of satellite manufacturing, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to take high levels of ownership You’ll draw on your deep technical intuition, contribute to systems that scale, and have core impact in increasingly complex challenges as we push towards higher-rate production in an environment unlike anywhere else. 

Responsibilities 

• Own the company roadmap of production automation across hardware and control layers, working closely with mechanical, electrical, and production engineers 

• Conceive, design, and develop production tooling electromechanical automation assemblies either in-house or through vendors 

• Own hands-on buildout, activation, and qualification of automation and controls projects across the production line spanning machine design, robotics, computer vision, and other systems 

• Shape and implement our HMI strategy and PLC automation in a way that makes machines easy to operate with repeatable results 

• Understand build flow, production reliability, and process control to implement strategies to increase production takt rate and first pass yield 

• Mentor and develop junior engineers, raising the technical bar across the team to help achieve our automation and production goals 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, materials or other relevant engineering discipline 

• 4+ years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing, production, or hands-on engineering environment 

• 6+ years of experience working in industrial automation and controls in a production environment, including full-stack ownership 

• Strong hands-on aptitude and willingness to work directly with hardware on the production floor 

• In-depth knowledge of precision assembly and electromechanical fabrication processes 

• Ability to generate and review engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation 

• Experience setting up a manufacturing/production floor for first article builds through at rate production 

Nice to Have 

• Full-stack and state of the art experience with industrial automation hardware & controls, PLC/HMI/Robotics software control stacks, electrical and fluid schematics 

• Exposure to space, defense, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments 

• Experience designing automation systems for manufacturability 

• Demonstrated experience developing production processes from the ground up including driving design improvements for manufacturing 

• Experience working closely with technicians and build tooling 

• Familiarity with CAD software (NX or equivalent) and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $175,000 – $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 

You will be the Responsible Engineer for system design, analysis, testing and integration of Avionics with specialized focus on spacecraft charging, radiation, EMI, and/or RF. You will have the unique opportunity to partner with a cross functional team of engineers to make impactful architecture trades, design new spacecraft hardware, and characterize the overall Avionics System performance on some of the largest, most powerful satellites. You will help establish production test infrastructure and qualify the spacecraft for the demanding environments of MEO and GEO. In your first two years, you will have qualified hardware for flight, completed Avionics integration on the satellite bus, and flown your first spacecraft. 

Responsibilities 

• Serve as Responsible Engineer for Avionics system design, performance, and hardware across the computing, power system, instrumentation, RF components, GNC sensors, and harnessing on the satellite bus 
• Collaborate closely within the cross functional Engineering teams to capture requirements, lead design trades, and integrate the design into the spacecraft systems 
• Create and update technical documentation including system diagrams, schematics, interface control documents, procedures, test/anomaly reports 
• Execute Avionics component and system testing on flight hardware through development acceptance, qualification, and integration testing 
• Support spacecraft integration testing, production issue dispositions, troubleshooting failures, and managing overall spacecraft risk 
• Design, develop and build Avionics production infrastructure 
• Write modular, reusable test, analysis, and automation software in Python and Rust 
• Effectively manage and communicate project plan, milestones, and schedule execution 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering or any equivalent combination of education and experience 
• 8+ years of experience in the architectural design, development, test, and integration of space-grade avionics systems 
• Experience programmatically interfacing with hardware test automation and data analysis tasks 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high velocity start-up atmosphere  
• Creative problem solver that can assess risk and make collaborative design and development decisions 

Nice to Have 

• Hands-on experience with environmental testing for space electronics and harnessing such as thermal, thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, radiation, and EMI/EMC testing per SMC-S-016 
• Expertise with vehicle grounding architecture, spacecraft charging, EMI, and/or RF testing and compatibility 
• Competence with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, etc.) 
• Strong presentation experience in highly technical design forums and reviews (Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, Flight Readiness Reviews, etc.) 
• Proficient with NX or similar CAD software including electrical harness routing 
• Expertise in PCB schematic capture and board layout, ideally using Altium or similar software 
• Experience with Linux, Bash, C++, MODBUS 
• Experience with vehicle level testing including writing test procedures, creating robust and efficient test sequencing, and analytical data review to evaluate hardware health  
• Familiarity with vehicle power analysis, flight software state machine structures, and communication systems  

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $180,000 - $240,000 + 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 

Configuration and requirements are more than paperwork, they’re the backbone of product integrity. We’re looking for someone who can design and manage the systems that keep our vehicles consistent, traceable, and ready for mission success. This role goes beyond record-keeping: you’ll analyze change impacts, lead deviation reviews, and help teams make smarter decisions about cost, risk, and obsolescence. 

Responsibilities 

• Define and maintain requirements framework and configuration baselines from concept through delivery. 
• Create and embed procedures for requirement flow-down, change management, and traceability into PLM/ALM tools for frictionless execution. 
• Establish baseline creation and release criteria to keep programs aligned without slowing iteration. 
• Build infrastructure for digital libraries (genealogy, revision history, ECO/ECN effectivity) and ensure complete EIDPs. 
• Maintain end-to-end traceability across hardware, software, test artifacts, and documentation; monitor and correct configuration drift. 
• Develop supplier document control procedures for PPAP/APQP deliverables and change notices; manage configuration-related SCARs and effectivity. 
• Integrate external signals (GIDEP, DLA resources) to mitigate counterfeit/obsolescence risks and maintain documentation integrity. 
• Own and improve QMS architecture for configuration and requirements; build analytics for effectiveness (traceability coverage, ECO cycle time, escape rate). 
• Implement automation for change impact analysis, document comparison, and release readiness; lead configuration-related 8D/CI efforts. 
• Chair/support Change Review Boards; analyze proposed changes for technical, schedule, and cost impact; provide dashboards for change volume and financial impact. 

Qualifications  

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace/Industrial) or science discipline; MS or PhD a plus. 
• 12+ years with cross-team technical direction and company-level impact. 
• Hands-on with structured quality systems (AS9100, AS9145/APQP; or analogous frameworks in automotive, medical devices, robotics, electronics). 
• Strong experience with PLM/ALM tools (Teamcenter, Windchill, Jama/DOORS), MES/ERP, and release/change workflows (ECO/ECN). 
• Data skills: SQL and cloud services, plus BI dashboards (Tableau/Power BI), PowerApp Suite. 

Nice to Have 

• CM standards exposure (CMII, ISO 10007), document control in multi-discipline products (mechanical, electrical, software). 
• Experience linking ATP/verification artifacts to baselines; digital thread initiatives across design, test, and production. 
• Familiarity with cost modeling for engineering changes and obsolescence risk. 
• Ability to obtain a security clearance if required. 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $175,000 - $220,000 + 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 Principal Development Test Engineer, you will own the success of testing mechanical structures, materials, and electromechanical subsystems that will be key to our satellite operation. You will anticipate company needs and stand-up infrastructure to support the core and future business. In your first 6 months, you will define large-scale development test campaigns, design and build test setups, and be hands-on with flight hardware. In your first year, you will validate designs through prototype testing and lead large multidisciplinary test campaigns. You will drive company-wide best practices and make a large positive impact on the success of the K2 Space by leading large test campaigns and mentoring the growing team. 

Responsibilities 

• Design and fabricate test hardware, test stands, and test systems, as well as execute development tests for structures, components, and materials in order to support internal and external customer needs 
• Lead satellite subsystem test campaigns from kickoff through test report and beyond 
• Drive hands on hardware development testing, analysis processing/data reduction, and continuous improvement of testing methods and best practices across the company 
• Steer the development of data acquisition, control, and instrumentation systems at the integrated level and develop internal tools and company-wide best practices 
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to establish product requirements, testing methods and project test schedules, and mentor early-career engineers  

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline 
• 8+ years of industry experience with mechanical, structural, and/or electromechanical test, design, and analysis 
• Experience designing, building, and testing mechanical assemblies and test fixtures for aerospace or terrestrial applications (satellite mechanical systems, payloads, launch vehicles, propulsion systems, and/or aircraft structures and mechanisms) 
• Experience with CAD or FEA software packages 
• Hands-on fabrication experience 

Nice to Have 

• Experience with data acquisition, controls, and dedicated test equipment (examples include motor dynos, material testers, vibration tables, environmental data loggers, motorsports DAQ) 
• Experience with the practical application of GD&T 
• Experience with NX (Unigraphics) and Teamcenter PLM 
• Experience with performing structural analysis (Simcenter 3D, Femap, or Hypermesh) 
• Basic practical programming abilities (Python, MATLAB, Simulink, C++, R, LabVIEW) 
• Demonstrated ability to own mechanical hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team  
• Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems in space environments and operations 
• Independent and self-motivated mindset, with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills 

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary range for this role is $150,000 - $185,000 + 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 designing, testing, and flying critical electronics across all of the K2 Space satellites. In your first 6 months you will prototype your first electronics assembly and execute environmental and performance testing to refine your designs. In your first year you will qualify your hardware for flight and begin designing even more capable devices for future generations of spacecraft. In your first two years you will have flown your electronics in space and developed novel designs across all avionics domains. 

Responsibilities 

• Design electronics PCBAs for spacecraft including architecture, component selection, circuit board design, board bring up and debugging 
• Qualify your designs through environmental testing including vibration, shock, thermal, and thermal vacuum testing 
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to integrate your designs into the spacecraft systems and operate your hardware in flight 
• Develop test equipment, development PCBAs, and test scripts to assist with all of the above  

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or related science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field 
• 8+ years of experience designing and testing electronics PCBAs in a fast-paced environment 

Nice to Have 

• Experience designing multi-layer PCBAs for high-speed digital applications 
• Experience with high performance kW scale isolated power converter design 
• Experience designing analog control loops, solid state load switches, motor inverters, EMI/EMC compliance, or sensor signal conditioning circuits 
• Experience with digital processors, FPGAs, memory chips, or network switches 
• Proficient with circuit simulation tools such as LTspice 
• Experience with component selection for use in radiation environments 
• Knowledge of filter design for stability, noise rejection, and surviving threat signals 
• Experience with load switch design and power path protection schemes 
• Experience programming in C/C++, Python, or Matlab 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $160,000 - $210,000 + 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 

Partnering with design engineers early on in the process, you will ensure manufacturability, build the first prototype, design the build flow and fixturing, and finalize the process for transition to production. You will test out new techniques for manufacturing large satellite structures, mechanisms, and integrated electronics systems. In your first 6 months you will own manufacturing development for integrated avionics systems; define production-ready build flows, capacity models, and tooling strategies; and drive cross-functional DFM improvements that materially reduce risk, cost, or cycle time. In your first year you will lead implementation of advanced manufacturing techniques on flight hardware and transition prototype processes into stable, rate-capable production systems.  

Responsibilities 

• Own end-to-end manufacturing strategy for subsystems from concept through production ramp 

• Lead DFM efforts with design engineering, influencing architecture decisions to optimize for cost, quality, scalability and integration risk 

• Architect scalable production flows for large spacecraft assemblies including electromechanical systems, harnessing, and mechanisms 

• Develop and deploy advanced manufacturing technologies, automation concepts, and tooling systems to support increasing production rate 

• Establish production readiness plans including control plans, work instructions, takt alignment, and line balancing 

• Mentor and develop junior manufacturing engineers and technicians, raising the technical bar across the organization 

• Lead first article builds and flight hardware integration, resolving complex cross-functional technical issues 

• Develop capacity models and rate ramp strategies to support program growth 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, yield improvement, and production robustness 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline 

• 5+ years of experience in a high volume, rapid production environment in a manufacturing, integration, and/or design engineering role  

• Demonstrated results with product development and/or process improvements 

• Experience leading first article builds and transitioning prototype processes into repeatable production 

• Experience setting up and scaling production lines in a rapid development environment 

• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive design changes for manufacturability 

Nice to Have 

• Experience designing tooling for mechanical subassemblies and electronics 

• Demonstrated leadership of small engineering teams or technical ownership of major subsystems 

• Deep familiarity with aerospace manufacturing standards (IPC soldering standards, torque/welding standards, quality systems, AS9100 environments) 

• Demonstrated experience developing production processes from the ground up including driving design improvements for manufacturing 

• Strong working knowledge of CAD software (NX or equivalent) and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) 

• Experience working with MES to set up the foundation for procedure creation and documenting non-conformances 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $175,000 – $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 unlimited paid time off, medical/dental/vision/ coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks 

• Work with other engineering leads to set the direction and develop novel vehicle architecture
• Develop novel algorithms for precise pointing of very large, flexible structures in earth orbit and beyond
• Develop novel slewing algorithms of very large, flexible structures in earth orbit and beyond
• Develop simulation and modeling tools to support vehicle and GNC trade studies. This includes mission design, controls analysis, and 6-DOF simulation development.
• Integral to building the GNC organization by recruiting, hiring, and mentoring other engineers 

• Experience with GNC actuator or sensor sizing, selection, and system design
• Experience with implementing attitude control and/or estimation algorithms on spacecraft
• Experience with verification and validation of GNC flight software in an integrated environment, leveraging 6-DOF simulation and HITL testing.
• Experience with early-stage spacecraft conceptual design, i.e. “clean sheet” design work
• Experience with Python, Julia, C/C++, or Matlab for algorithm development, implementation, and simulation

• Experience with control algorithm development
• Experience with reaction wheel, control moment gyroscope, or thruster sizing and algorithm implementation
• Experience with navigation, specifically Extended Kalman Filters
• Experience with trajectory analysis, modeling, and mission design

• Base salary range for this role is $190,000 - $260,000 + 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 

From day one you’ll sit at the center of K2 Space’s technical foundation by owning and shaping our IT systems. You’ll build the systems and platforms that power the world’s most advanced satellites – driving rapid development, integrated testing, and mission-critical operations. You’ll define and scale the IT backbone that enables high-power hardware, fast iteration, and a growing and innovative team. From setting standards and automating processes to shaping enterprise-wide architecture, your work will directly fuel our multi-mission operations and ambitious satellite roadmap. The systems you create will not just support our missions – they will define how K2 Space operates at the forefront of satellite technology. 

Responsibilities 

• Serve as the highest-level technical authority for core IT systems, platforms and infrastructure, setting long-term technical direction aligned with business priorities 
• Architect, design and govern complex, large-scale IT environments across on-premises, cloud, hybrid & SaaS ecosystems 
• Own enterprise-level technical standards, reference architectures and design patterns by ensuring scalability, security and operational excellence  
• Lead complex and high-risk initiatives, including major migrations, platform transitions and incident remediation efforts  
• Act as an escalation point for critical production issues, performing deep root-cause analyses and driving permanent corrective actions  
• Drive operational excellence through automation, reliability engineering practices, capacity planning and performance optimization 
• Partner with security, compliance and SRE teams to ensure systems meet regulatory, privacy, and security requirements  
• Influence executive stakeholders through technical guidance, trade-off analyses and risk assessments  
• Mentor senior and junior level IT Engineers and analysts, raising the overall technical bar and fostering a culture of engineering rigor and accountability  

Qualifications 

• 8+ years of experience in IT support and systems maintenance preferably in a fast-paced startup or aerospace environment 
• Proven expertise in designing and operating large-scale, highly available and secure enterprise IT environments  
• Deep knowledge of operating systems, current equipment and technologies, networking, security best practices, and system performance monitoring tools 
• Experience with automation, infra as code, config management and reliability engineering practices 
• Demonstrated ability to lead technically without direct authority, influencing teams and stakeholders across organizational boundaries  
• Exceptional troubleshooting and systems-thinking skills, with a track record of resolving complex and ambiguous problems 
• Proven experience working with mission critical and sensitive systems, with a sense of urgency appropriate with responsibilities 

Nice to Have 

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in computer science or engineering 
• Technical certifications (i.e., Network+, MCSE, Security+) 
• Due to the high visibility of this position, excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company information 

Compensation and Benefits:   

• Base salary range for this role is $155,000 – $185,000 and 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 own the success of the mechanical structures and mechanisms that will be key to our satellite operation. In your first 6 months, you will define mechanical requirements, create initial concepts and trades, perform preliminary and detailed analysis, define development test campaigns, trade and select any purchased electromechanical subsystems, and produce development hardware. In your first year, you will validate your designs through prototype iterations and build and qualify flight hardware. In your first two years you will fly your hardware in space while directly supporting production and integration. 

Responsibilities 

• Take hardware and mechanisms from conceptual design through qualification to on-orbit operations in order to support internal and external customer needs 

• Lead design reviews from kickoff through qualification and beyond 

• Drive hardware development, including hands-on development testing, analysis correlation, and follow-on hardware iterations 

• Perform hardware trades that steer both sub-system and top-level product direction 

• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to establish product requirements, company processes, and best practices for hardware design and manufacturing 

• Continually own and refine system deliverables and associated schedules throughout development and production 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline 

• 10+ years of experience with mechanical and/or electromechanical design and analysis  

• Experience with CAD or FEA software packages  

• Experience with the practical application of GD&T 

• Demonstrated proficiency in the principles of mechanical design, materials, thermodynamics, and fluids 

• Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from a blank canvas, including troubleshooting and iterating designs based on downstream feedback 

Nice to Have 

• Experience designing, building, and testing moving mechanical assemblies for aerospace applications (satellite mechanical systems, payloads, launch vehicles, propulsion systems, and/or aircraft structures and mechanisms) 

• Experience with NASA-STD-5017, SMC-S-016, and GSFC-STD-7000 for the design and qualification of in-space Moving Mechanism Assemblies 

• Demonstrated ability to own mechanical hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team outside a classroom setting  

• Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems in space environments and operations 

• Independent and self-motivated mindset, with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $185,000 – $200,000 + equity in the company 

• Salary and level 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 

K2’s plan doesn't stop at satellite buses. Operating our own vehicles and manifesting regular rides to space uniquely positions K2 to design, test, and deploy-at-scale ambitious remote sensing payloads in MEO, GEO, cis-lunar, and deep space on unprecedented timelines. The satellite bus is the platform – the payloads are the mission. 

There are any number of space-based optical payloads that can generate value here on Earth (ex. forest fire detection, climate and atmospheric monitoring, etc.) and further planetary science in our solar system (ex. hyper-spectral imaging, laser-altimetry) -- all of which benefit from precisely steered and stabilized large aperture optical systems for collecting and transmitting optical energy from the UV to the infrared. 

As Principal Mechanisms Engineer, you will be responsible for defining how K2 designs, manufactures, tests, integrates, and deploys coarse pointing assemblies for large aperture optical payloads. The development timelines and manufacturing scale that we are targeting will require meaningful innovation, but you will have the resources and full support of K2 to make this possible and help raise the bar for the next generation of space technology companies. 
 
Responsibilities 

Responsible for delivering the... 

(1) design and tolerancing; 

(2) line-of-sight error budgeting and stabilization analysis; 

(3) environmental test and qualification plan; 

(4) supply chain and high-volume manufacturing plans; and  

(5) ground- and in-flight performance validation plans 

... for coarse pointing assemblies supporting large aperture (0.1m - 1m diameter) optical  payloads

• Collaborate with the optical and satellite bus teams to determine the optimal set of requirements for optical payload coarse pointing assemblies 

• Own the top-level CAD assembly for the optical payloads that you work on and work closely with the satellite structures team to determine optimal placement on the bus 

• Prepare design reviews for your mechanisms to get stakeholder buy-in and communicate expectations to the other hardware, software, test, and manufacturing teams 

• Continually own and refine program deliverables and associated schedules throughout development and production 

• Responsible for the evaluation and selection of manufacturing equipment for specialty processes

• Partner with production to develop work instructions, in-process checkouts, and end-of-line tests that ensure successful builds 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline 

• 8+ years of hands-on laboratory or work experience in optomechanics, electromechanical mechanisms, or electrical/mechanical design and testing 

• Deep experience with CAD and FEA software packages (examples/ NX, Simcenter, FEMAP, and/or Hypermesh) 

• Minimum 3+ years of experience working with one or more computer programing languages (examples: Python, Rust, C++, and/or MATLAB) 

Nice to Have 

• Experience with precision optical mechanisms — specifying requirements, trading gimbal / head-mirror / nested coarse-fine architectures, quantifying mechanism error, and validating pointing performance at the system level 

• Deep knowledge of 2-axis gimbal design for space applications, including bearing selection and preload, structural design, drive mechanisms, angular runout, and long-life operation in vacuum 

• Experience closing line-of-sight performance budgets through analysis, controls integration, and test — including structural dynamics, tolerance stack-up, jitter analysis, pointing calibration, and environmental qualification 

• Familiarity with precision actuation, sensing, and control technologies for space mechanisms, including encoders, resolvers, gyros / IMUs, and feedforward / closed-loop control approaches 

• Experience designing harness routing, cable wraps, slip rings, and other cable-management approaches for continuously or widely rotating mechanisms, including routing optical fibers through moving axes while managing bend radius, strain relief, and pointing disturbance 

• Experience leading mechanism hardware through the full product life cycle: requirements generation, architecture trades, detailed design, prototype builds, assembly / integration / test, productionizing, and flight validation 

• Experience contributing to spacecraft-level alignment and calibration planning for optical pointing mechanisms, including coordination with optical, GNC, and systems teams to relate mechanism reference frames to payload, spacecraft, and star-tracker coordinate systems 

• Experience with NASA-STD-5017, SMC-S-016, and GSFC-STD-7000 for the design and qualification of in-space Moving Mechanism Assemblies 

Compensation and Benefits 

• Base salary range for this role is $175,000 - $200,000 + equity in the company 

• Salary and level 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 

K2’s plan doesn't stop at satellite buses, however. By operating our own vehicles and manifesting regular rides to space, K2 is uniquely positioned to design, test, and deploy-at-scale ambitious optical payloads in MEO, GEO, cis-lunar, and deep space on unprecedented timelines. The satellite bus is the platform – the payloads are the mission. 

There are any number of space-based optical payloads that can generate value here on Earth (ex. forest fire detection, climate and atmospheric monitoring, etc.) and further planetary science in our solar system (ex. hyper-spectral imaging, laser-altimetry, laser propulsion). For active optical payloads, high-power amplifiers and lasers that leverage K2’s on-orbit power capabilities will be a fundamental and enabling technology. Some of these near-term applications require the development of high-power, space-qualified fiber lasers and amplifiers in the near / short-wave infrared (ex. 1064nm) – but the future of atmospheric science and remote sensing will be unlocked by advances in space-qualified lasers in the UV and mid-IR. 

As Principal Optical Amplifier / Laser Engineer, you will define how K2 develops, designs, manufactures, tests, and deploys high-power lasers and amplifiers across all active optical payloads. The development timelines, optical power levels, operating environments, and lifetimes we are targeting require meaningful innovation; you will have the resources and full support of K2 to make this possible and help raise the bar for the next generation of space technology companies. 

Responsibilities 

• Responsible for delivering the... 

(1) system architecture, optical design, and performance budgets; 
(2) electro-optical-thermal modeling, lifetime analysis, and mitigation of nonlinear and reliability risks; 
(3) environmental qualification, and long-duration reliability testing; 
(4) technical leadership of vendors and external partners, including component qualification, supply-chain development, and transition to volume manufacturing; and 
(5) laboratory characterization, system-level validation, and mission readiness 

... of high reliability fiber amplifier systems. 

• Collaborate with the optical and satellite bus teams to determine optimal set of requirements for lasers and amplifiers.
• As the subject matter expert on lasers and optical amplifiers at K2, conduct system engineering feasibility studies for next-generation laser technologies supporting advanced remote sensing and planetary science payloads. In this capacity you will be fundamental to determining which future missions K2 undertakes.
• Forecast a staffing plan, define roles, and interview candidates to ensure the optical payloads team is staffed appropriately to meet laser and amplifier deliverables on schedule. 
• Manufacturing is a major emphasis of this role. For any in-house fabrication and assembly, you’ll be responsible for the evaluation and selection of manufacturing equipment and working with the production team to develop a factory layout, work instructions, in-process checkouts, and end-of-line tests to ensure successful builds. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, optics, materials science, electrical engineering, or a related technical field. 
• 8+ years of experience in the design, manufacture, and test of fiber and free-space lasers and optical amplifiers. 

Nice to Have 

• Deep knowledge of the physics, limitations, and system engineering tradeoffs of a wide variety of optical amplifier and laser technologies (optical parametric amplifiers, semiconductor optical amplifiers, quantum cascade lasers, etc.) 
• Deep knowledge of fiber manufacturing and processing equipment (splicing, tapering, end-capping, lensing, etc.) and experience working with a wide variety of fiber types and materials (step-index, GRIN, hollow-core, photonic crystal, etc.) 
• Experience conducting environmental acceptance and qualification test campaigns on optical assemblies. 
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing and test automation. 
• Experience with photonic circuit capabilities, design, fabrication, test, supply chain, and integration into higher level assemblies. 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $190,000 - $280,000 + 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 

K2’s plan doesn't stop at satellite buses, however. By operating our own vehicles and manifesting regular rides to space, K2 is uniquely positioned to design, test, and deploy-at-scale ambitious optical payloads in MEO, GEO, cis-lunar, and deep space on unprecedented timelines. The satellite bus is the platform – the payloads are the mission. 

There are any number of space-based optical payloads that can generate value here on Earth (ex. forest fire detection, climate and atmospheric monitoring, etc.) and further planetary science in our solar system (ex. hyper-spectral imaging, laser-altimetry) -- all of which require payload-specific optics benches with spectral / spatial filters, beam-shaping optics, image scanning / stabilization mechanisms, electro-optical sensors, fiber-to-free space interfaces, etc. coupled to large aperture, diffraction-limited telescopes for collecting and transmitting optical energy from the UV to the infrared. 

As an Optical Systems Engineer, you will contribute to defining how K2 designs, manufactures, tests, and deploys optics benches across K2’s optical payload suite. You will be involved in every phase of your optical system’s life cycle, from initial feasibility and architectural trade studies through manufacturing, ground testing, and on-orbit commissioning. The development timelines and manufacturing scale that we are targeting require meaningful innovation, but you will have the resources and full support of K2 to make this possible and help raise the bar for the next generation of space technology companies. 

Responsibilities 

• Responsible for delivering the... 

1. system architecture, SNR budget, and system-specific modeling (ex. stray light, fiber coupling); 
2. detailed optical design and tolerancing; 
3. development plan (risk reduction timeline, division of labor, test strategy); 
4. environmental qualification and reliability testing; 
5. technical leadership of vendors and external partners, including component qualification, supply-chain development, and transition to volume manufacturing; and 
6. laboratory characterization, system-level validation, mission readiness, and on-orbit commissioning plan 

… of optical benches for a suite of high-volume optical payloads operating in the UV / VIS / NIR / SWIR / MWIR / LWIR. 

• Collaborate with the optical and satellite bus teams to determine feasibility and optimal system requirements for optical payloads.
• Prepare design reviews for your optical system to get stakeholder buy-in and communicate expectations to the hardware, software, test, and manufacturing teams.
• Forecast staffing needs, define roles, and interview candidates to ensure the optical payloads team is staffed appropriately to deliver on schedule.
• Mentor the engineers supporting you to make them more capable and autonomous in the realm of optical system development in the future – scoping work, providing feedback throughout, and reviewing and signing off on the quality of their work.
• Manufacturing is a major emphasis of this role. For any in-house fabrication and assembly, you’ll be responsible for the evaluation and selection of manufacturing equipment and working with the production team to develop a factory layout, work instructions, in-process checkouts, and end-of-line tests to ensure successful builds. 
   

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, optics, computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field. 
• 8+ years of experience in the design, manufacture, and test of optical systems. 
• Experience designing and deploying optical systems at every phase of the product life cycle (requirements generation, design, analysis, tolerance, procure, build, align, test, deploy, operate). 

Nice to Have 

• Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing – broad knowledge of manufacturing techniques, design for manufacturability, supply chain management, and productionization of assembly and test processes. 
• Experience with optical mechanisms – specifying their requirements, knowledge of feedback and actuation methods, basic controls analysis, quantifying mechanism error, and system-level testing. 
• Deep knowledge of electro-optical sensing technologies (ie. focal plane arrays, photodiodes, etc.) – their non-idealities, noise mechanisms, and mitigations, testing and characterization, and practical implementation / system integration details. 
• Experience conducting experimental research, data analysis, and visualizing esoteric datasets. 
• Understanding of the failure modes of electrical, mechanical, and optical systems in space environment. 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $280,000 + 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