5 months ago
Base Salary
$150k - $200k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and implement software supporting the build, test, and operation of K2 vehicles and customer payloads.
- Develop new capabilities and automation for K2’s mission software platform as the company scales to multiple constellations.
- Collaborate with Mission Operations, Flight Software, other engineers, and external customers to define mission architecture and deliver payload software.
- Facilitate software design reviews, architecture discussions, and code reviews.
- Work across Rust backend and TypeScript/Vue frontend systems to support development, testing, and operations milestones.
- Provide on-call support for ground testing and on-orbit spacecraft operations.
- Mentor other engineers and strengthen software engineering practices and team culture.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, or another STEM discipline, or 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- At least 5 years of experience building software solutions in a professional environment.
- Preferred experience includes space missions or satellite ground segments; Rust or another statically typed backend language; JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend tooling; APIs; SQL databases; event-driven architectures; reliable and scalable systems; Docker or Kubernetes; WebSockets or Server-Sent Events; cybersecurity standards; networking protocols; and data streaming technologies.
- Familiarity with SOC 2, FedRAMP, TCP/IP, UDP, QUIC, NATS, Pulsar, or similar technologies is preferred.
- Applicants must meet applicable ITAR export-control eligibility requirements.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and other perks.
- This role requires in-person presence at the headquarters in Torrance, California.
- The role includes equity in the company.
- Export-control eligibility is required: the hire must be a U.S. person or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export-control license.
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About K2 Space
Founded in 2004, K2 Space offers bespoke office design and build services to clients, while also working closely with clients to fulfil all of their furniture needs. Our passionate team are proud to work with leading brands like Netflix, Snapchat, Adobe, Toyota, Beats, Latham & Watkins, Groupon and Wells Fargo to create amazing new workplace. Check out our website to view our latest work | https://k2space.co.uk