
Senior Solutions Architect
Lightspeed · Los Angeles, CA
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- $175,000 / year
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Senior Solutions Architect
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Job highlights
- Architect and implement mission-critical enterprise platforms.
- Collaborate with internal customers and vendors.
- Lead complex technical projects and data validation.
- Utilize AWS, APIs, and emerging technologies.
- Drive digital backbone for satellite design and operations.
About the role
About K2 Space
K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by $450M from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, Redpoint Ventures, T. Rowe Price, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alpine Space Ventures, and others – with an additional $500M in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers – we’re mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today’s and tomorrow’s massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits.
With multiple launches planned through 2026 and 2027, we're Building Bigger to develop the solar system and become a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a groundbreaking Series C space startup, we’d love for you to apply.
About the Enterprise Systems Team
Our Enterprise Systems team builds the digital backbone that powers K2 Space's satellite design, manufacturing, and mission operations. We develop tools that connect engineering, production, finance, and mission control into a seamless ecosystem. Enabling our hardware to get from concept to orbit faster than ever before.About the Role
We're looking for a Senior Solutions Architect who is curious, collaborative, and driven to deliver mission-critical platforms and tools that turn ambitious projects into reality.Responsibilities
- Conduct technical and operational discovery with internal customers to define requirements, dependencies, and implementation risks.
- Translate financial and business problems into implementation roadmaps for commercial products.
- Work with third-party vendors to implement commercial products and ensure optimal configuration of COTS platforms; oversee vendor relationships and maintain alignment with K2 Space priorities.
- Hold vendors accountable to schedules and budgets, knowing when to escalate and when to course-correct.
- Lead data validation and UAT efforts: identifying root causes, resolving data mismatches, transformation issues, and load failures. As well as confirming solutions perform across data quality, access, functionality, and performance dimensions.
- Communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and operational stakeholders spanning networking, security, deployment, user authentication, and system design.
- Manage multi-threaded, complex projects and succinctly convey progress against goals and milestones.
- Execute system upgrades, patches, and change management processes with minimal disruption to operations.
- Serve as the voice of the customer to internal stakeholders across engineering, finance, sales, and product.
- Operate independently on ambiguous projects while balancing multiple concurrent workstreams, making sound tradeoff decisions grounded in core technical concepts.
- Apply AI and emerging technologies to accelerate analysis, documentation, troubleshooting, and execution (with strong judgment and attention to accuracy).
- Document and maintain technical artifacts including system architecture diagrams and user guides.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, a STEM discipline, or 8+ years of professional experience in a related technical role.
- 3+ years in an internal customer-facing role driving technical project leadership.
- 5+ years leading complex enterprise platform implementations for ERP or CRM systems (MS Dynamics 365, Odoo, or comparable modern platforms).
- Experience with one or more of the following: enterprise resource systems, supply chain systems, financial management and reporting, payment processing technologies, analytics platforms, or CRM systems.
- Experience with distributed architecture, AWS cloud architecture, and API (RESTful or gRPC).
Nice to Have
- Experience with financial processes and financial domain knowledge.
- Experience writing complex SQL queries and working with structured data.
- Experience with C# and API integrations.
- Proficiency with relational databases such as MSSQL or PostgreSQL.
- Track record of leading outcomes-focused conversations with internal business stakeholders.
- Experience translating business requirements into clear technical specs for cross-functional engineering teams.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced startup environment and navigating ambiguity.
Compensation And Benefits
- Base salary range for this role is $150,000 - $200,000 + equity in the company
- Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/ coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
Export Compliance
As defined in the ITAR, “U.S. Persons” include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a “U.S. Person.”The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.
Equal Opportunity
K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.
Key skills/competency
- Solutions Architecture
- Enterprise Platform Implementation
- ERP/CRM Systems
- AWS Cloud Architecture
- API Integrations
- Technical Project Leadership
- Data Validation & UAT
- Vendor Management
- Agile Methodologies
- AI & Emerging Technologies
Skills & topics
- Senior Solutions Architect
- Solutions Architecture
- Enterprise Systems
- AWS
- API
- Cloud Architecture
- ERP
- CRM
- Project Management
- Space Technology
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight enterprise platform implementation, AWS, and API experience for the Senior Solutions Architect role.
- Showcase leadership: Emphasize your experience in customer-facing roles and managing complex projects.
- Quantify achievements: Use data to demonstrate your impact on project timelines, budgets, and solutions.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss distributed architecture, cloud solutions, and data validation strategies.
- Understand ITAR requirements: Be aware of and prepared to discuss U.S. export control regulations if applicable.
Technical preparation
Master AWS cloud architecture principles and services.,Practice designing and integrating RESTful/gRPC APIs.,Familiarize with ERP/CRM platforms like Dynamics 365.,Prepare to discuss distributed system design concepts.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex project you led independently.,How do you handle vendor accountability and escalations?,Give an example of translating business needs to tech.,How do you balance multiple workstreams under ambiguity?
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Frequently asked questions
- What is K2 Space and what do they do?
- K2 Space is a Series C space startup building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown. They are backed by significant investment and have contracts with commercial and US government customers. Their mission is to develop the solar system and become a Kardashev Type II civilization by mass-producing advanced satellite platforms.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Senior Solutions Architect at K2 Space?
- The Senior Solutions Architect will conduct technical discovery, translate business problems into roadmaps, manage third-party vendor implementations, lead data validation and UAT, and communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders. They will also manage projects, execute system upgrades, and leverage AI/emerging technologies.
- What qualifications are essential for the Senior Solutions Architect role?
- Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline or 8+ years of related experience, 3+ years in a customer-facing technical leadership role, and 5+ years leading enterprise platform implementations (ERP/CRM). Experience with distributed architecture, AWS, and APIs is also required.
- What kind of technical platforms does K2 Space use or implement?
- The role involves implementing commercial products and configuring COTS platforms, with a focus on ERP or CRM systems like MS Dynamics 365 or Odoo. Experience with enterprise resource systems, supply chain, financial management, analytics platforms, and CRM systems is valued. AWS cloud architecture and API integrations are also key.
- Does K2 Space have specific export control requirements for this role?
- Yes, due to the nature of space technology, the hired individual must be a 'U.S. person' as defined by ITAR regulations, which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or certain protected individuals, due to access to controlled information and items.
- What is the compensation and benefits package for the Senior Solutions Architect position?
- The base salary range is $150,000 - $200,000 plus equity. K2 Space also offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, and paid parental leave.
- What is K2 Space's approach to hiring and diversity?
- K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values merit, competence, and qualifications. They encourage individuals to apply even if they don't meet 100% of preferred qualifications, appreciating non-traditional career paths and diverse teams. They also provide reasonable accommodations for the application process.
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