K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown to unlock performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit
Job Summary
K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown to unlock performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit.
The successful candidate will architect, develop, own, test, and integrate new RF electronics for software-defined radio systems within their first six months.
This role offers the opportunity to have your system flown in space within two years while working with a multidisciplinary team on cutting-edge radiofrequency systems.
Matching Summary
K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown to unlock performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit.
Salary
Base: $115,000 - $200,000; Equity: Company stock included; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
RF and microwave hardware design
Multilayer PCBA design in Altium
Cadence AWR or Keysight ADS experience
Vector network analyzer and spectrum analyzer usage
UHF through Ka band frequency range expertise
Nice-to-have
Space radiation environment component selection
Ansys HFSS or Altair FEKO modeling
FPGA design for RF applications
Software defined radio hardware development
Phased array and digital beamforming experience
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
1+ years of experience in microwave and RF engineering
Experience with high-speed data converters and clock trees