or apply directly on K2 Space 's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days K2 Space 's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 78% of K2 Space 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at K2 Space
- low 0 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
- 2026-09-17
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 Principal Dynamics Engineer at K2, you will lead the dynamics team in deriving loads and environments for satellites during various phases such as ground transportation and launch. Your responsibilities include developing software tools, conducting dynamic testing, and mentoring junior engineers while collaborating with design teams to ensure the spacecraft meet rigorous performance standards.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- 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 mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or mathematics
- 8+ years of work experience in dynamics from industry or academia
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or mathematics
- Strong understanding of low and high frequency dynamics (vibration, acoustics, shock, modal testing)
- Deep experience with testing and measurements
- Deep experience with finite element analysis software (e.g. FEMAP, Nastran)
- Strong experience in software development in Python
What you get
- Base salary range for this role is $190,000 - $235,000 + 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
- Fast-paced environment may require adaptability to changing priorities
- Role involves significant responsibility and leadership over junior engineers
- Position requires U.S. person status due to export control regulations
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Listed by K2 Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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