The Role

You will be responsible for the core infrastructure and tooling used by the software team and larger K2 Engineering org as we build and fly some of the largest spacecraft that have ever been flown. You will create solutions that affect how we write, build, and test code for all aspects of vehicle software and many aspects of non-vehicle software. In your first six months, you will directly shape the software solutions of our first mega class satellite. In your first year, your work will allow the team to get that satellite built and ready to fly. In your first two years, you will enable multiple satellites to be built, flown, and operated.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain infrastructure to increase reliability and decrease iteration time when developing and testing software

• Establish and streamline the process for adding new test assets to ensure our software has appropriate test coverage

• Facilitate code being shared across multiple use cases

• Aid in tracking and managing changes to third party libraries, including upstreaming changes where appropriate

• Enable the creation, hosting, and sharing of documentation of code, software systems, and software designs to the larger K2 team

• Use data to drive prioritization of work and design of solutions to create the largest positive impact

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a STEM discipline or 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering or DevOps

• Experience with building and maintaining on-premise and cloud infrastructure, build systems, CI/CT/CD platforms, software deployment, and source control systems

Nice to Have

• Experience with Bazel

• Experience with Rust

• Experience with Vivado

• Fluency with Linux systems

• Experience defining and creating test systems for both hardware-in-the-loop and hardware-out-of-the-loop

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $150,000 + 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 unlimited 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! If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

Export Compliance

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The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.

Equal Opportunity

K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.