or apply directly on K2 Space 's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days K2 Space 's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 78% of K2 Space 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at K2 Space
- high 217 stale, 0 reposted of 220 open
- Hiring momentum
- 244 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from K2 Space 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for K2 Space .
About this role
As a Flight Software Engineer at K2, you will develop and verify software for large spacecraft, focusing on real-time control and fault tolerance. Your work will involve writing mission-critical code for propulsion, attitude control, and power systems, while also contributing to the software architecture and testing processes. You will engage with modern programming languages, primarily Rust, and work on both software and hardware in the loop simulators to ensure robust performance in demanding missions.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of K2 Space as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, math, or a STEM discipline or 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering
- Development experience in C/C++ or Rust
Nice to have
- Experience with spacecraft flight software development
- Fluency with Linux systems programming and driver development
- Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery systems
- Experience working with hard real-time embedded systems (bare-metal or RTOS)
- Experience authoring no_std systems in Rust
What you get
- Base salary range for this role is $123,000 - $170,000 + equity in the company
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- The role involves working with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced environment, which may require adaptability and quick learning
- The salary range is broad, indicating potential variability based on experience and negotiation
- The company encourages applications from candidates who may not meet 100% of the preferred skills, suggesting a flexible approach to hiring
Summarised from K2 Space 's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by K2 Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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