
This Senior Mission Engineer role within K2 Space's National Security Programs focuses on defining and shaping mission architectures for advanced satellite platforms. The position serves as the primary technical interface between the company, customers, and partners, involving responsibilities such as negotiating mission concepts, conducting system architecture trades, and ensuring payload-to-bus compatibility. Key duties include leading technical discussions during customer engagements, developing detailed system documentation, and coordinating cross-functional efforts with engineering teams to ensure practical and executable solutions. The opportunity appeals to candidates seeking to contribute to a groundbreaking Series C startup building the highest-power satellites ever flown, offering a chance to work on mass-production spacecraft for missions ranging from low Earth orbit to deep space. The role supports a fast-paced environment with a mission to expand human presence in the solar system and includes potential travel up to 25%.














