Senior Ground Software Engineer
$150k - $200kK2 Space
As a Senior Software Engineer on our Ground Software team, you are responsible for creating the software that is used to build, test, and fly our satellites and customer payloads. You will build upon the mission software platform used to fly K2’s Gravitas satellite, developing new capabilities and automation as we scale to support multiple constellations. You will collaborate closely with internal Mission Operations and Flight Software teams to define and implement our overall mission architecture, and you will work with external customers to scope and deliver software that meets their payload needs. You will have the opportunity to work in exciting, interdisciplinary domains like satellite command and control, constellation operations, mission automation, radio communications, astrodynamics, and more. This role requires in person presence at our headquarters in Torrance, CA. Responsibilities Design and implement software that facilitates the build, test, and operations of K2’s vehicles and our customers’ payloads Collaborate with Mission Operators and Engineers across the company to identify and scope software solutions to complex technical and business problems Facilitate software design reviews, architecture discussions, and code reviews to align stakeholders on technical direction Work across our stack (Rust backend, TypeScript/Vue frontend) to support development, test, and operations milestones Support internal and external customers in an on‑call capacity as your software is used to drive ground test activities and on‑orbit spacecraft operations Mentor other engineers to build a strong team culture and software engineering practices Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, math, or a STEM discipline or 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering Additionally, 5+ years of experience building software solutions in a professional environment Nice‑to‑Have Experience working on space missions and/or the satellite ground segment Experience with Rust or another statically‑typed backend programming language (Go, C++, Java, C#, TypeScript) Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend development tooling (Vue, React, Svelte) Experience with version control, continuous integration, build, deployment, monitoring Experience developing or gRPC APIs Experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL or similar) Experience designing and implementing event‑driven architectures Experience developing reliable, scalable systems Experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes Experience with WebSockets and/or Server‑Sent‑Events (SSE) Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices and relevant certifications/standards (SOC2, FedRAMP) Familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, QUIC) Familiarity with data streaming technologies such as NATS, Pulsar, or similar Compensation and Benefits Base salary range for this role is $150,000 - $200,000+ 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 Export Compliance As defined in the ITAR, “U.S. Persons” include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a “U.S. Person.” The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license. Equal Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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