Senior Mission Engineer
Core
Primary technical interface for National Security Programs, defining mission architectures and ensuring payload-to-bus compatibility for high-power satellite platforms.
Role type
Senior Mission Engineer (National Security Programs)
Builds
Mission architectures and system integration designs for advanced payload capabilities on K2 satellite bus platform
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / National Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Multi-disciplinary engineering, spacecraft subsystems knowledge, mission modeling and simulation, system architecture trades, technical negotiation, requirements formulation
Preferred skills
National Security customer engagement, multibody dynamics, payload performance modeling (EO, RF, IR, Comms), ground systems architectures
Technologies
Spacecraft subsystems, mission modeling tools, system integration design tools
Responsibilities
Define and negotiate mission concepts; Lead technical discussions and represent K2 Space in study reviews; Coordinate cross-functional early study efforts with vehicle, avionics, and propulsion teams; Develop technical documentation for system architecture and payload interfaces
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC