K2 Space is building large, high-powered spacecraft for the next era of space development. Backed by Lightspeed Venture Partners, Altimeter Capital, and others, with $180M raised to date, we aim to mass produce the highest-powered satellite platforms for missions from LEO to Deep Space.

Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below. The rise of launch vehicles like Falcon 9 and Starship enables a shift from mass constraint to mass abundance. We believe this new era requires spacecraft with a different design to fully utilize these massive rockets. Our team is focused on building large, high-powered satellites capable of handling multiple orbits, essential for solar system development and becoming a Kardashev Type II civilization. If you are motivated, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are excited about contributing to a groundbreaking Series B space startup, we invite you to apply. The Role You will be responsible for the core infrastructure and tooling used by the software team and larger engineering organization as we build and launch some of the largest spacecraft ever. Your solutions will impact how we develop, build, and test vehicle software and other systems. In your first six months, you will shape the software solutions for our first Mega-class satellite. Within a year, your work will help build and prepare that satellite for flight. Over two years, you will enable multiple satellites to be built, flown, and operated. This role requires in-person presence at our headquarters in Torrance, CA. Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain both cloud and on-premise infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) Manage the full lifecycle of Kubernetes clusters and Docker deployments Streamline software engineering workflows and own core CI/CD infrastructure components like GitLab, Bazel, and Remote Build Execution Collaborate with software teams to enable reliable, scalable solutions Build and maintain technical infrastructure for satellite monitoring and maintenance Partner with IT to design controls, ensure security, and mitigate vulnerabilities Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, STEM, or 3+ years of relevant experience in Software Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, or DevOps 5+ years of experience with infrastructure, build systems, CI/CD platforms, and source control Nice to Have Linux expertise Experience with Terraform or Ansible Experience with GitLab, Bazel, FPGA workflows, high-volume manufacturing environments Compensation and Benefits Salary range: $140,000 - $180,000 + equity Comprehensive benefits including unlimited PTO, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, parental leave, and more We encourage applicants who may not meet all preferred skills to apply, as building innovative spacecraft requires a diverse and adaptable team. If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know. Export Compliance Applicants must be

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