Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer: National Security Missions

K2 Space Corporation·Los Angeles, CA·5 авг.

Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer: National Security Missions

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Наша компания

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price — and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US 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

О роли

With multiple launches in 2027 and plans to scale to 100 satellites a year, we're Building Bigger — helping develop the solar system and build toward 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 high-growth Series D-funded company, we'd love for you to apply.

Чем предстоит заниматься

You will build the modeling and simulation capabilities that let us design, verify, and operate spacecraft for demanding national security missions. You will simulate and verify the software that flies and orchestrates some of the largest satellites ever flown, and model how those systems perform against real mission objectives, threats, and operational constraints. As a senior member of the team, you will drive solutions end-to-end across the software stack, make changes to vehicle control software where needed, set technical direction, and mentor other engineers

In your first 3 months you will generalize our simulation tools to operate in classified contexts, modeling multiple spacecraft and mission profiles, demonstrating robust performance in contested and demanding environments. In your first 6 months you will design many-agent, mission-level simulations and tools for operating entire constellations, directly informing mission assurance and critical company and program decisions

This role supports classified national security programs. Work is performed on-site in a secure environment and requires an active TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship

Develop mission-level modeling and simulation of national security space missions, capturing operational objectives, environments, and constraints

Model and analyze constellation-level capability and performance against mission requirements, including network coverage, beam planning, and resilience in contested environments

Support work on classified programs in accordance with all applicable security requirements

Create and maintain simulation software infrastructure for our 20kW+ spacecraft

Develop physics-based software models of spacecraft subsystems, including propulsion, attitude control, power, and communications systems

Create and utilize robust tools to allow for rapid deployment of quality code

Perform data analysis and anomaly investigation to identify and resolve on-orbit problems

Support integration and testing of spacecraft subsystems

Set technical direction, review designs and code, and mentor junior engineers

Наши требования

Active TS/SCI clearance, or a TS/SCI held within the last 12 months, and US citizenship

Current or previously held Special Access Program (SAP) access

Prior experience working on classified national security programs and in secure/SCIF environments, including familiarity with handling classified information and program security protocols

Bachelor's degree in physics, aerospace/mechanical/electrical engineering, computer science, math, or a STEM field

5+ years of professional modeling and simulation experience

Development experience in Rust, C++, or similar compiled language

Experience using scientific Python (NumPy, SciPy, etc.), Julia, MATLAB, or similar

Demonstrated ability to own complex systems end-to-end and guide the work of other engineers

Master's or PhD in physics, aerospace/mechanical/electrical engineering, computer science, math, or a STEM field

Experience with mission-level or campaign-level modeling and simulation for defense or national security applications

Experience working in Rust production environments

Experience defining and creating simulation systems

Experience with Monte Carlo simulations and probability/statistics

Experience with linear algebra, controls, and/or orbital mechanics

Experience with space communication modeling (RF, ground stations)

Basic knowledge of electronics, Linux, and computer architecture

Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery systems

Мы предлагаем

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!

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.”

Дополнительно

Base salary range for this role is $160,000 - $200,000 + equity in the company

K2 Space Corporation

Los Angeles, CA

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Опубликовано5 авг.

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