K2 Space Corporation
Electrical Engineer, Digital Design
K2 Space Corporation, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
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K2 Space Corporation . K2 Space is building large, high-powered spacecraft for the next generation of space development. Backed by Lightspeed Venture Partners, Altimeter Capital, and others, we are raising a substantial amount to mass produce high-powered satellite platforms for missions across LEO to Deep Space. We aim to design spacecraft that can handle multiple orbits and enable future solar system development. 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 B space startup, we’d love for you to apply. The Role
You will be responsible for leading the design and development of high-speed mixed-signal electronics hosted on some of the largest, most powerful, and rapidly designed and manufactured satellites deployed in space. In your first 6 months, you will own the core compute electronics for K2’s Mega Class satellite. In your first two years, you will have flown your electronics in space and developed cutting-edge high-speed digital electronics systems. Responsibilities
Design electronics PCBAs for spacecraft including architecture, component selection, circuit board design, board bring-up, and debugging Qualify designs through environmental testing including vibration, shock, thermal, and thermal vacuum testing Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to integrate designs into spacecraft systems and operate hardware in flight Develop test equipment, development PCBAs, and test scripts to support all of the above Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or related field Experience designing PCBAs using high-speed interfaces (MII), multi-GHz SerDes (e.g., JESD204), DRAM (DDR4), and/or Ethernet Nice to Have
Experience designing multi-layer PCBAs in Altium for high-speed digital applications Experience with digital processors, FPGAs, memory chips, or network switches Experience with programming languages (Python, Rust, C/C++) Experience with component selection for radiation environments Experience with environmental testing for space electronics (thermal, vibration, TVAC, shock, radiation, EMI/EMC) Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional, fast-paced environment Compensation And Benefits
Base salary range: $85,000 - $200,000 plus equity Salary determined based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience Comprehensive benefits package including unlimited paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and other perks If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply. Building a spacecraft like no other requires a team like no other, and non-traditional career twists are encouraged. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know. Export Compliance
As defined in ITAR, “U.S. Persons” include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and certain protected individuals. The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including ITAR. The candidate must be eligible for a federally issued export control license. Equal Opportunity
K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is based on merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
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Electrical Engineer, Digital Design
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K2 Space Corporation . K2 Space is building large, high-powered spacecraft for the next generation of space development. Backed by Lightspeed Venture Partners, Altimeter Capital, and others, we are raising a substantial amount to mass produce high-powered satellite platforms for missions across LEO to Deep Space. We aim to design spacecraft that can handle multiple orbits and enable future solar system development. 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 B space startup, we’d love for you to apply. The Role
You will be responsible for leading the design and development of high-speed mixed-signal electronics hosted on some of the largest, most powerful, and rapidly designed and manufactured satellites deployed in space. In your first 6 months, you will own the core compute electronics for K2’s Mega Class satellite. In your first two years, you will have flown your electronics in space and developed cutting-edge high-speed digital electronics systems. Responsibilities
Design electronics PCBAs for spacecraft including architecture, component selection, circuit board design, board bring-up, and debugging Qualify designs through environmental testing including vibration, shock, thermal, and thermal vacuum testing Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to integrate designs into spacecraft systems and operate hardware in flight Develop test equipment, development PCBAs, and test scripts to support all of the above Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or related field Experience designing PCBAs using high-speed interfaces (MII), multi-GHz SerDes (e.g., JESD204), DRAM (DDR4), and/or Ethernet Nice to Have
Experience designing multi-layer PCBAs in Altium for high-speed digital applications Experience with digital processors, FPGAs, memory chips, or network switches Experience with programming languages (Python, Rust, C/C++) Experience with component selection for radiation environments Experience with environmental testing for space electronics (thermal, vibration, TVAC, shock, radiation, EMI/EMC) Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional, fast-paced environment Compensation And Benefits
Base salary range: $85,000 - $200,000 plus equity Salary determined based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience Comprehensive benefits package including unlimited paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and other perks If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply. Building a spacecraft like no other requires a team like no other, and non-traditional career twists are encouraged. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know. Export Compliance
As defined in ITAR, “U.S. Persons” include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and certain protected individuals. The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including ITAR. The candidate must be eligible for a federally issued export control license. Equal Opportunity
K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is based on merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
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