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Space Payload
Space Payload jobs in Los Angeles, CA
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Electro-Optical Engineer
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Apex Spacecraft · Los Angeles, CA · Payload
You will own electro-optical sensor products across their full lifecycle, from clean-sheet architecture through qualification and production. Drive trade studies, lead verification campaigns, and carry sensors from design through the field as the technical authority.
$100,000 per year
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Principal Mission Payload Engineer
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K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · Payload
Own payload integration across K2's largest-ever satellites, from proposal through on-orbit commissioning. You'll define mechanical, electrical, and software interfaces, lead customer design reviews, and coordinate cross-functional teams building spacecraft for LEO to deep space.
$175,000 to $230,000 per year
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Mission Payload Engineer (Commercial)
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K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · Payload
Manage payload integration across K2's high-power satellite platforms from proposal through on-orbit commissioning. You'll own customer interfaces, define mechanical and electrical specifications, and coordinate with vehicle engineering, avionics, software and thermal teams.
$100,000 to $135,000 per year
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Mission Payload Engineer (TS//SCI)
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K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · Payload
You will manage payload integration across the full satellite lifecycle, from proposals through on-orbit operations. Lead technical discussions with National Security customers, define mechanical and electrical interfaces, and coordinate cross-functional spacecraft teams to ensure mission success.
$100,000 to $135,000 per year
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Senior Mission Payload Engineer (Commercial)
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K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · Payload
You'll own payload integration across K2's largest-ever satellite platforms, from early customer proposals through launch and on-orbit commissioning. Serve as the primary technical interface between K2, commercial customers, and partners, managing mechanical, electrical, and power interfaces across the full program lifecycle.
$135,000 to $175,000 per year
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Senior Mission Payload Engineer (TS//SCI)
Verified today
K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · Payload
You'll manage payload integration across K2's high-power satellite lifecycle, from proposal through on-orbit operations. Lead customer engagements, define mechanical and electrical interfaces, and oversee verification testing for national security missions.
$135,000 to $175,000 per year
On site
