Senior Mission Payload Engineer (TS//SCI)
K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $135,000 - $175,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 88 days K2 Space 's roles stay open a median of 88 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 78% of K2 Space 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at K2 Space
- high 220 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
- 2026-10-30
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 Senior Mission Payload Engineer at K2, you will act as the primary technical interface between the company and its National Security customers, overseeing the integration of advanced payload capabilities onto satellite platforms. Your responsibilities will span the entire program lifecycle, including proposal phases, spacecraft design, development, integration, testing, and on-orbit operations, while collaborating with various engineering disciplines to ensure successful mission execution.
- 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 an engineering discipline
- 5+ years of experience in the aerospace or space industry
- 2+ years of technical project management and/or systems engineering experience
- Hands-on experience with developing, integrating and testing aerospace systems
- Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, software, and power interfaces for satellite payloads
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in an engineering discipline
- Experience working directly with National Security customers
- 8+ years of experience in the aerospace or space industry
- Hands-on spacecraft integration and test experience
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and deliver results
What you get
- Base salary range of $135,000 - $175,000 + equity
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Active security clearance preferred, which may limit some candidates
- Role involves high-pressure situations with multiple priorities
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Listed by K2 Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-30. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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