K2 Space
Principal Satellite Platform Engineer
$175K–$200K
Los Angeles, CA +1 · Principal · Full-time · Posted Feb 22, 2026
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles - Experience
- 6+ years in technical aerospace or manufacturing; 3+ years managing projects, technical trades, and/or technical teams. Preferred alternatives include 10+ years in technical aerospace or manufacturing or 5+ years managing projects or technical trades.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, computer, or other relevant engineering discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.
About the job
Leads satellite bus integration and program execution, coordinating teams to deliver reliable flight systems and achieve mission readiness and commitments.
What you'll do
- Manage engineering schedules, vehicle design, performance trades, resources, and mission success.
- Define bus-level milestones and requirements, and drive engineering and flight-readiness activities.
- Coordinate cross-functional vehicle readiness, technical changes, risk mitigation, design reviews, and engineering processes.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, computer, or another 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.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering or science discipline; 10+ years of technical aerospace or manufacturing experience; or 5+ years managing projects or technical trades.
- Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance; spacecraft mission experience is also a nice-to-have.
Pay
$175,000 - $200,000 USD base salary
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