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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** K2 Space
- **Location:** Torrance, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $123,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Computing Platforms, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, PostgreSQL, Network Protocols, Svelte, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, TCP/IP, TypeScript, WebSocket, ReactJS, Backend, Vue.js, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Grpc, Software Version Control, Docker, Golang
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/ground-software-engineer-top-secret-clearance-k2-space-10659412

## About the Role

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., * Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, math, or a STEM discipline or 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering

 * Top Secret Clearance

Nice-to-Have

 * Experience working on space missions and/or the satellite ground segment
 * Experience with Rust or another statically-typed backend programming language (Go, C++, Java, C#, TypeScript)
 * Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend development tooling (Vue, React, Svelte)
 * Experience with version control, continuous integration, build, deployment, monitoring
 * Experience developing HTTP or gRPC APIs
 * Experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL or similar)
 * Experience designing and implementing event-driven architectures
 * Experience developing reliable, scalable systems
 * Experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes
 * Experience with WebSockets and/or Server-Sent-Events (SSE)
 * Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices and relevant certifications/standards (SOC2, FedRAMP)
 * Familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, QUIC)
 * Familiarity with data streaming technologies such as NATS, Pulsar, or similar

## Description

As a Software Engineer on our Ground Software team, you are responsible for creating the software that is used to build, test, and fly our satellites and customer payloads. You will build upon the mission software platform used to fly K2's Gravitas satellite, developing new capabilities and automation as we scale to support multiple constellations. You will collaborate closely with internal Mission Operations and Flight Software teams to define and implement our overall mission architecture, and you will work with external customers to scope and deliver software that meets their payload needs.

You will have the opportunity to work in exciting, interdisciplinary domains like: satellite command and control, constellation operations, mission automation, radio communications, astrodynamics, and more.

**This role requires in person presence at our headquarters in Torrance, CA.**

Responsibilities

 * Design and implement software that facilitates the build, test, and operations of K2's vehicles and our customers' payloads
 * Collaborate with Mission Operators and Engineers across the company to identify and scope software solutions to complex technical and business problems
 * Facilitate software design reviews, architecture discussions, and code reviews to align stakeholders on technical direction
 * Work across our stack (Rust backend, TypeScript/Vue frontend) to support development, test, and operations milestones
 * Support internal and external customers in an on-call capacity as your software is used to drive ground test activities and on-orbit spacecraft operations
 * Mentor other engineers to build a strong team culture and software engineering practices