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Mission Payload Engineer (TS//SCI)

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA

Posted about 3 months ago · $100,000 - $135,000

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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 Mission Payload Engineer at K2, you will be the primary technical interface between K2 Space and its customers, focusing on integrating 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 closely with various engineering teams and managing customer requirements.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
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
  • 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

Nice to have

  • 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

What you get

  • Base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $135,000 + 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 details on the company's culture or team dynamics are provided
  • The role involves significant customer interaction, which may require strong interpersonal skills
  • The position requires a Top Secret clearance, which may be a barrier for some candidates

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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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