Mission Engineer
Core
Primary technical interface between K2 Space, customers, and partners for developing mission architectures and shaping opportunities to host advanced payloads on K2's satellite bus platform.
Role type
Mission Engineer (National Security Programs)
Builds
Mission architectures, system integration designs, and concepts of operations for advanced payload capabilities.
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / National Security
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Multi-disciplinary engineering, spacecraft subsystems knowledge, mission modeling and simulation, system architecture trades, technical documentation, stakeholder negotiation
Preferred skills
National Security customer experience, satellite constellation modeling, multibody dynamics, payload performance modeling (EO, RF, IR, Comms, PNT), ground systems architecture
Technologies
Spacecraft subsystems, mission modeling tools, system architecture frameworks
Responsibilities
Define, mature, and negotiate mission concepts; Lead technical discussions and represent K2 Space in study reviews; Coordinate cross-functional early study efforts with vehicle, avionics, and AI&T teams; Develop and maintain technical documentation for system architecture and payload interfaces.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC