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.
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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
If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!
If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
Export Compliance
As defined in the ITAR, “U.S. Persons” include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a “U.S. Person.”
The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.
Equal Opportunity
K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
About K2 Space
Aerospace & DefenseFounded 2022
Satellite manufacturer building the largest and most powerful spacecraft platforms in orbit, engineered for LEO, MEO, GEO, and cislunar missions.