Beam Planning Software Engineer

k2 space

Los Angeles, CA, United States
Base: $123,000 - $200,000; equity: compyny stock i...
On-site
Rust or c++ development experience
Scientific python programming skills
Beam planning algorithm design
K2 Space is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown to unlock performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit

Job Summary

  • K2 Space is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown to unlock performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit.
  • The role involves designing and optimizing planning systems that drive how massive satellite constellations deliver value for communications and sensing missions.
  • Candidates will build simulation infrastructure in their first six months and integrate these tools into production infrastructure controlling real vehicles within a year.

Matching Summary

K2 Space is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown to unlock performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit.

Salary

Base: $123,000 - $200,000; Equity: Company stock included; Benefits: Comprehensive package with PTO, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, and parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Rust or C++ development experience
  • Scientific Python programming skills
  • Beam planning algorithm design

Nice-to-have

  • Optimization algorithms and graph theory
  • Space communication modeling expertise
  • Monte Carlo simulations experience
  • Rust production environment background

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM or 3+ years software engineering experience
  • Must be a U.S. Person per ITAR regulations

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR

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