Join K2 Space as a Senior Network Integration Engineer to lead the integration of advanced ground systems for high-power satellite constellations.
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What you'll build
- Define and execute the long-term vision for ground systems integration
- Drive integration implementation between in-house and external vendor systems
- Integrate with customer teams for ground network architecture
- Build and support a team of ground integration engineers
- Ensure teams deliver robust and scalable systems
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or 8+ years of experience
- 5+ years of network system integration experience
- Experience with deployment and integration of hardware and software systems
- Strong working knowledge with multiple cloud platforms
- Strong proficiency in one or more strongly typed programming languages
Nice to have
- Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or mission-critical systems
- Familiarity with cloud systems, CI/CD, and container orchestration
- A track record of fostering team culture and collaboration
Practical constraints
- Top Secret Clearance required
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Senior Network Integration Engineer at K2 Space, the individual will focus on integrating various ground systems to create a cohesive network that supports both commercial and national security missions. Key skills include expertise in network protocols, cloud platforms, and programming languages like C# or Java, alongside a strong background in system integration. This position is suited for experienced engineers with a proven track record in fast-paced environments, particularly those familiar with classified systems. K2 Space is in a growth phase, aiming to scale its satellite production significantly.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 21, 2026. Last confirmed on K2 Space's careers page October 21, 2026.
- Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$129,391).
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Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- K2 Space lists $160,000–$200,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Senior Network Integration Engineer, Top Secret Clearance role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AWS, Azure, C#.NET, GCP, Go, Java.
- What seniority level is this role?
- K2 Space targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Network Integration Engineer, Top Secret Clearance role at K2 Space.
From the original posting
K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price — and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers, we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.
The Role
K2 Space operates constellations spanning commercial, science, and national security missions using a mix of in-house and legacy ground systems. In this role, you will be a key part of the team supporting integrating all systems into a cohesive, reliable ground network. The ground systems you and your team build will be capable of bridging 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’ll be part of a growing organization of engineers, set the integration roadmap, and ensure we’re delivering ground infrastructure that moves as fast as our hardware. You and your team will collaborate closely with the Ground Software Applications and Flight Software teams to drive new integrations that unlock new mission capabilities for our customers in the 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
- Understanding of existing systems architectures that support ground and orbital systems contributing to 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).
- A 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 be able to help in prioritization
Compensation and Benefits:
- Base salary range for this role is $160,000 - $200,000 + 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
If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!
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