Ground Integration Lead, Top Secret Clearance
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Define and execute the long-term vision for K2 Space's end-to-end ground systems integration. Direct investment in new in-house ground infrastructure while managing relationships with third-party mission partners. Integrate with customer teams to architect ground systems operating at multiple classification levels, ensuring secure and reliable constellation operations. Build and support a team of engineers responsible for connecting new and legacy ground systems. Ensure teams deliver robust, scalable, and secure systems at startup speed. Represent K2 Space in recruiting, industry events, and strategic partnerships. This role requires a Top Secret Clearance and involves leading a growing organization of engineers to bridge heterogeneous constellations with RF and Optical ground segments.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, mathematics or a STEM discipline or 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering
- 8+ years of experience in software development
- 3+ years of leadership 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
- Deep experience with classified systems and their security requirements
- Must be a 'U.S. person' as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or mission-critical systems
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, C#.NET, Go, Java, or similar
- Familiarity with modern languages (Python, Go, Java, C#, etc.), cloud systems, CI/CD, and container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes)
- A track record of fostering team culture, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Understanding of existing systems architectures that support ground and orbital systems contributing to government and commercial space systems
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