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 role involves defining how K2 designs, manufactures, tests, and deploys optics benches across a suite of high-volume optical payloads operating from UV to LWIR.
Candidates will provide technical leadership for vendors, manage supply-chain development, and oversee the transition to volume manufacturing.
Matching Summary
K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown to unlock performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Optical system architecture design
SNR budgeting and modeling
Stray light analysis
Fiber coupling simulation
Optical tolerancing
Environmental qualification testing
Vendor technical leadership
Nice-to-have
Experience with high-volume manufacturing
Mentoring junior engineers
Fast-paced startup environment
Cross-functional collaboration
Deep space mission experience
Key Requirements
System architecture and SNR budget expertise
Detailed optical design and tolerancing skills
Development plan and risk reduction timeline creation
Environmental qualification and reliability testing knowledge
Manufacturing equipment evaluation and factory layout planning