Senior Network Integration Engineer, Top Secret Clearance Verified today
The Role
K2 Space operates constellations spanning commercial, science, and national security missions using a mix of in-house and legacy ground systems. You will be a key part of the team supporting integration of all systems into a cohesive, reliable ground network. The ground systems you and your team build will bridge the gap between heterogeneous constellations in space and the RF and Optical ground segment that controls them. You will be instrumental in a multi-pronged strategy to invest in K2 ground infrastructure while also engaging with partners to integrate with legacy and 3rd party ground systems.
You will set the integration roadmap, ensure we are delivering ground infrastructure that moves as fast as our hardware, and collaborate closely with Ground Software Applications and Flight Software teams to drive new integrations that unlock new mission capabilities for customers in classified and unclassified domains.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the long-term vision for K2 Space's end to end ground systems integration, focusing on network protocols and connections
- Drive integration implementation between in-house ground systems and external vendor systems while supporting the business development team
- Integrate with customer teams to architect consistent ground network integration architecture capable of operating at multiple levels of classification while delivering secure and reliable constellation operations
- Build and support a team of capable and experienced ground integration engineers responsible for building the connective tissue between new and legacy ground systems
- Ensure teams deliver robust, scalable, and secure systems at startup speed
- Contribute understanding of existing systems architectures that support ground and orbital systems for government and commercial space systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, mathematics or a STEM discipline, or 8+ years of professional experience in software engineering
- 5+ years of network system integration experience at the department or org level
- Experience with the deployment and integration of sophisticated hardware and software systems
- Proven success building and scaling high-impact engineering teams
- Strong track record of delivering enterprise-scale solutions in fast-paced environments
- Strong working knowledge with multiple cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Strong working knowledge with multiple API technologies (REST, gRPC, WSDL/SOAP)
- Strong proficiency in one or more strongly typed programming languages such as C#.NET, Go, Java, or similar
- Deep experience with classified systems and their security requirements
Nice to Have
- Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or mission-critical systems
- Familiarity with cloud systems, CI/CD, and container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes)
- Track record of fostering team culture, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Deep empathy for the challenges that business development teams and associated engineering teams must solve and ability to help in prioritization
Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary range: $160,000 - $200,000 plus equity in the company
- Salary based on knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and other perks
Requirements
This role requires Top Secret clearance. You must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual such as refugee/asylee or American Samoan), or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license, as the position involves access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations.