Full-Time

Senior Electrical Engineer

High Speed Mixed Signal

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K2 Space

K2 Space

51-200 employees

Manufactures cost-effective high-capability satellite buses

Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$140k - $200kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior

Los Angeles, CA, USA

US Citizenship Required

Category
Electronics Design Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering
RF and Microwave Engineering
Required Skills
Altium
FPGA
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or related science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field
  • 5+ years of experience with full cycle development of mixed signal PCBAs for RF applications using microprocessors, FPGAs, multi-GHz SerDes (JESD204), DRAM (DDR4), Ethernet, SPI, ADCs, operational amplifiers, and power supplies
  • 5+ years of full design lifecycle experience with SDR hardware development, including high speed RF data converters (digital to analog and analog to digital converters), clock trees, and data converter interfaces
  • 5+ years of experience with mixed signal performance characterization, validation, and debugging (error vector magnitude EVM testing, spur analysis, electromagnetic interference and compliance EMI/EMC)
  • Experience with multilayer PCB design in Altium or similar PCB design tools
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and high velocity start-up atmosphere
Responsibilities
  • Design and develop mixed signal and high speed digital hardware, including architecture definition, component selection, schematic capture, PCB (printed circuit board) layout, bringup, and documentation
  • Complete ownership of the successful operation of high speed mixed signal electronics to be used on spacecraft RF systems
  • Qualify your designs through environmental testing including vibration, shock, thermal, thermal vacuum, and radiation testing
  • Support your product through production and spaceflight
  • Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to integrate your designs into the spacecraft system
  • Act as technical leader and subject-matter expert helping to teach, grow, and mentor others in the team

K2 Space manufactures and sells satellite buses, which are the main structures and systems of satellites, excluding the payload. Their products allow clients to create customized satellites for various missions, including scientific research, commercial communication, and defense. K2 Space's approach breaks the traditional link between satellite size and cost, enabling the deployment of large, high-capability satellites at lower prices. This is achieved by leveraging advanced satellite technology and a team with experience from top aerospace companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin. K2 Space aims to make space missions more accessible by providing affordable satellite solutions, thus expanding opportunities for exploration and development in the aerospace sector.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$66.6M

Headquarters

West Hollywood, California

Founded

2022

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

-13%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • K2 Space secured a $60M contract from the U.S. Space Force for satellite missions.
  • The company raised $50M to build Mega Class satellites, boosting its financial position.
  • Growing demand for satellite-based internet services expands K2 Space's market reach.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from established companies like SpaceX threatens K2 Space's market share.
  • Reliance on venture capital funding may lead to financial instability if interest wanes.
  • Potential delays in launching their first Mega satellite could impact reputation and trust.

What makes K2 Space unique

  • K2 Space offers high-capability satellite buses at a fraction of traditional costs.
  • The company breaks the historical correlation between satellite mass and cost.
  • K2 Space's team includes veterans from leading aerospace companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin.

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Health Insurance

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Life Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

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