Full-Time

Senior RF Avionics Systems Engineer

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

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
Avionics
Electrical Engineering
RF and Microwave Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
Python
MATLAB
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field or equivalent combination of education and industry experience
  • 3+ years of experience in microwave / RF engineering
  • Fundamental RF knowledge including familiarity with crafting RF link budgets and doing antenna placement planning
  • Familiarity with Python or MATLAB
  • Experience with RF test equipment such as vector network analyzers (VNA), spectrum analyzer, etc.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and high velocity start-up atmosphere
Responsibilities
  • Oversee all technical and programmatic aspects of the RF avionics that fly on the satellite, including but not limited to telemetry, command, and GNSS radios, antennas, and link budgets from UHF through Ka-band
  • Serve as responsible engineer for flight hardware from conception through flight
  • Qualify or work with vendors to qualify your designs through environmental testing including vibration, shock, thermal, and thermal vacuum testing
  • Work with internal (mechanical, electrical, and software engineers) and external (vendors) stakeholders to integrate your designs into the spacecraft systems and operate your hardware in flight
  • Help to grow, mentor, and manage the RF 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 differentiates itself from competitors by offering high-capability satellite buses at a lower cost, breaking the traditional link between satellite mass and price. This affordability enables a wider range of organizations, from commercial enterprises to defense agencies, to undertake ambitious space missions that were previously too expensive. The goal of K2 Space is to expand the possibilities for space exploration and development by making advanced satellite technology accessible to more clients.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$66.6M

Headquarters

West Hollywood, California

Founded

2022

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

34%

1 year growth

150%

2 year growth

366%
Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recent $50 million funding positions K2 Space for mega-constellation market dominance by 2025.
  • Secured contracts with U.S. Department of Defense highlight importance in national security.
  • Innovative satellite bus design benefits from interest in modular satellite architectures.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from startups with experienced teams in the satellite industry.
  • Potential delays in launching Mega satellites due to reliance on massive rockets.
  • Dependence on continued funding may be unsustainable if market conditions change.

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 leadership includes SpaceX veterans, providing strategic industry advantages.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?