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 creating embedded software architecture for real-time, fault-tolerant control of a 20kW+ spacecraft using Rust.
Candidates will mentor a diverse team of software engineers while developing low-level software that interfaces directly with critical spacecraft subsystems.
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
5+ years embedded software experience
Rust programming language proficiency
Microcontroller development (ARM/RISC-V)
Real-time system design
Fault-tolerant embedded architecture
Hardware bring-up and debugging
Nice-to-have
Mentoring diverse engineering teams
Spacecraft subsystem knowledge
Experience with large-scale satellite platforms
Custom debug hook implementation
Fast-paced startup environment adaptability
Key Requirements
5+ years of embedded software experience
Proficiency in Rust, C, or C++
Experience targeting ARM or RISC-V microcontrollers