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Payload Engineer

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Blue Origin

Senior Payload Systems Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$156K - $219K/yr

... on-orbit. We are seeking a Senior Payload Integration or Systems Engineer to manage the integration of optical terminals on spacecraft. This individual will apply customer management skills and ...

Blue Origin

Senior Payload Systems Engineer

Reston, VA

$156K - $219K/yr

... on-orbit. We are seeking a Senior Payload Integration or Systems Engineer to manage the integration of optical terminals on spacecraft. This individual will apply customer management skills and ...

Blue Origin

Senior Payload Systems Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$156K - $219K/yr

... on-orbit. We are seeking a Senior Payload Integration or Systems Engineer to manage the integration of optical terminals on spacecraft. This individual will apply customer management skills and ...

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Senior Mission Payload Engineer (Commercial)

K2 Space

Los Angeles, CA

$135K - $175K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

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Job description

The Role 

As a Senior Mission Payload Engineer within Commercial Programs, you'll serve as the primary technical interface between K2 Space, customers, and partners as we integrate advanced payload capabilities onto K2's satellite bus platform. You'll support the entire program lifecycle - from early proposal phases through spacecraft design, development, integration, test, and on-orbit operations.  

In this role, you will work closely with Program Managers and key engineering disciplines to define and negotiate payload interfaces (mechanical, data and software, power, mission, etc.) and develop integration and test plans that ensure successful mission execution.  You will also represent K2 Space in critical customer engagements, design reviews, and verification milestones. 

The ideal candidate has strong multi-disciplinary engineering skills, hands-on experience, and excellent communication abilities to effectively collaborate with Commercial customers and stakeholders.     

Responsibilities 

  • Manage payload integration across the full satellite lifecycle.  Support initial proposals, design, development, integration, testing, launch and on-orbit commissioning.  
  • Serve as the primary customer interface for payload integration.  Lead technical discussions, represent K2 Space in design reviews, and ensure customer requirements are understood and met. 
  • Development, maintain, and negotiate payload interface control documentation. Define mechanical, electrical, software, power, and mission interfaces, ensuring clear technical alignment between payload and bus teams. 
  • Create and execute payload interface verification and validation plans.  Develop testing strategies to ensure compliance with mission and interface requirements and oversee final sell-off with internal and external stakeholders.   
  • Coordinate cross-functional integration efforts.  Work closely with vehicle engineering, avionics, software, propulsion, thermal, and AI&T teams to ensure seamless payload integration. 

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline. 
  • 4+ years of experience working in the aerospace or space industry, working with spacecraft, launch vehicles, airborne systems, or payloads. 
  • 2+ years of technical project management and/or systems engineering experience. 
  • Hands-on experience with developing, integrating and testing launch vehicles, spacecraft, or other aerospace systems. 
  • Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, software, and power interfaces for satellite payloads.  

Nice to Have 

  • Master's degree in an engineering discipline. 
  • Experience working directly with Commercial customers. 
  • 8+ years of experience working in the aerospace or space industry, working with spacecraft, launch vehicles, airborne systems, or payloads. 
  • Hands-on spacecraft integration and test experience, including environmental testing, verification and troubleshooting.  
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and deliver results across multiple parallel priorities. 
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work collaboratively in high-performing teams. 

Compensation and Benefits: 

  • Base salary range for this role is $135,000 - $175,000 + equity in the company 
  • Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level 
  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks 
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Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Year founded

2022

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