Payload Integration Engineer at K2 Space

Compensation

$100,000 – $135,000/yr

Location: Los Angeles, California
Type: Full-time
Posted: Jan 6, 2026

Description

K2 Space is seeking a Payload Integration Engineer for their National Security Programs. This role involves serving as the primary technical interface between K2 Space, customers, and partners to integrate advanced payload capabilities onto K2's satellite bus platform. The engineer will support the entire program lifecycle from proposals to on-orbit operations, define and negotiate payload interfaces, develop integration and test plans, and represent K2 Space in critical customer engagements and design reviews. The ideal candidate will have strong multi-disciplinary engineering skills, hands-on experience in the aerospace or space industry, and excellent communication abilities.

Required Skills

Payload Integration
Customer Interface
Technical Discussions
Design Reviews
Requirements Analysis
Interface Control Documentation
Interface Definition
Verification and Validation
Testing Strategies
Cross-functional Integration
Systems Engineering
Project Management

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
Required Previous Experiences: 2+ years of experience working in the aerospace or space industry, working with spacecraft, launch vehicles, airborne systems, or payloads.
2+ years of technical project management and/or systems engineering experience.
Hands-on experience with developing, integrating and testing launch vehicles, spacecraft, or other aerospace systems.
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, software, and power interfaces for satellite payloads.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in an engineering discipline.
Experience working directly with National Security customers.
5+ years of experience working in the aerospace or space industry, working with spacecraft, launch vehicles, airborne systems, or payloads.
Hands-on spacecraft integration and test experience, including environmental testing, verification and troubleshooting.
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and deliver results across multiple parallel priorities.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work collaboratively in high-performing teams.
Active Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance preferred; willing to pursue and maintain a clearance if not already cleared.

About K2 Space

K2 Space

Aerospace and DefenseTorrance, CA11-50

Building the largest satellites in orbit. Ultra-powerful, scalable platforms engineered for LEO, MEO, GEO and cislunar missions. Explore the next-generation of satellites.

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Founded: 2022

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