Vehicle & Mission Operations Engineer
K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $100,000 - $150,000
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 Vehicle & Mission Operations Engineer at K2, you will be directly involved in hands-on testing and operations of spacecraft. Your responsibilities will include authoring test procedures, leading integration campaigns, operating spacecraft during tests, and making real-time decisions during on-orbit operations. You will also design operational playbooks and tools as the company scales its satellite fleet.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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 electrical, aerospace, mechanical, computer, or other relevant engineering discipline
- 1+ years of experience in an integration/test/automation engineering role (includes internships and design/build/compete extracurricular projects)
- Competency with analog and digital circuits, sensors/instrumentation, and software
- Familiarity with basic RF, fluids, statics and mechanics, and data acquisition systems
Nice to have
- Experience testing and troubleshooting spacecraft and their related components and systems, including subsystem checkouts and system acceptance testing
- Familiarity with mission operations concepts such as LEOP, telemetry, commanding, fault protection, and anomaly resolution
- Experience working in a clean room and with ESD-sensitive equipment
- Experience operating vehicles in a mission or production setting
- Hands-on experience with HITL or Flatsat software verification testbeds
What you get
- Base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $150,000 + 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 or flexibility in work hours
- The role involves high-intensity test operations which may require working under pressure
- Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they don't meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, indicating a potentially broad range of acceptable qualifications
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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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