K2 Space Corporation
Dynamics Engineer Los Angeles, CA
K2 Space Corporation, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
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 U.S. 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.
Responsibilities
Drive subsystem‑level dynamic testing from start to finish including test planning and coordination, test analysis, and model correlation
Develop physics models using finite element analysis or custom software
Create software tools to support data processing and simulation frameworks
Collaborate with design engineers, analysts, and external customers to develop satellite products
Apply first principles in developing frameworks for both dynamics and non‑dynamics analyses
Contribute to code reviews for simulation and analysis tools
Utilize analysis and test to provide data‑driven engineering guidance and decisions
Write high quality technical documentation of test and simulations
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or mathematics
1+ years of work experience in dynamics either from industry, research, internships or academic projects
Nice to have
Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or mathematics
Strong understanding of low and high frequency dynamics (vibration, shock, modal testing)
Experience with testing and measurements
Experience with finite element analysis software (e.g. FEMAP, Nastran)
Software development experience in Python
Strong knowledge of digital signal processing, statistics, and structural mechanics
Capable of identifying and solving complex problems with little to no supervision or direction
Excellent communication skills of analysis and test insights
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, unstructured start‑up environment
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $140,000 + 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 don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non‑traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!
If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
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.
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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.
Responsibilities
Drive subsystem‑level dynamic testing from start to finish including test planning and coordination, test analysis, and model correlation
Develop physics models using finite element analysis or custom software
Create software tools to support data processing and simulation frameworks
Collaborate with design engineers, analysts, and external customers to develop satellite products
Apply first principles in developing frameworks for both dynamics and non‑dynamics analyses
Contribute to code reviews for simulation and analysis tools
Utilize analysis and test to provide data‑driven engineering guidance and decisions
Write high quality technical documentation of test and simulations
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or mathematics
1+ years of work experience in dynamics either from industry, research, internships or academic projects
Nice to have
Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or mathematics
Strong understanding of low and high frequency dynamics (vibration, shock, modal testing)
Experience with testing and measurements
Experience with finite element analysis software (e.g. FEMAP, Nastran)
Software development experience in Python
Strong knowledge of digital signal processing, statistics, and structural mechanics
Capable of identifying and solving complex problems with little to no supervision or direction
Excellent communication skills of analysis and test insights
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, unstructured start‑up environment
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $140,000 + 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 don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non‑traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!
If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
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.
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