Principal Satellite Platform Engineer

What this role involves

The Principal Satellite Platform Engineer will lead the development and integration of satellite bus systems, acting as a deputy program manager across engineering and business teams. The role involves ensuring technical readiness and mission success from concept through launch. Collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams is required in a fast-paced startup environment.

Skills this posting asks for

• satellite bus design
• integration
• systems engineering
• program management
• technical readiness
• cross-functional collaboration
• mission design
• customer relationship management
• product development
• technical leadership

Requirements

• Level: principal

From the employer’s posting

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit.&nbsp;Backed by <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/aliciapark/2025/12/11/this-startup-is-building-huge-satellites-f…