# COMSEC Certification Lead (TS//SCI) at K2 Space

- Company: K2 Space
- What the company does: Building the largest satellites in orbit. Ultra-powerful, scalable platforms engineered for LEO, MEO, GEO and cislunar missions. Explore the next-generation of satellites. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, First Round and ICONIQ.
- Company website: https://www.k2space.com/#
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $140K to $200K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-20
- Apply by: 2026-12-04
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/k2spacecorporation/jobs/5458675008?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/k2-space-comsec-certification-lead-ts-sci/

## About the role

With multiple launches in 2027 and plans to scale to 100 satellites a year, we're Building Bigger — helping develop the solar system and build toward a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a high-growth Series D-funded company, we'd love for you to apply. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Serve as K2's primary interface to NSA, certification authorities, and government customers on cryptographic certification and accreditation
- Own the certification and accreditation effort end to end, including planning, schedule, and delivery of artifacts, test evidence, and documentation
- Translate NSA and customer security requirements into clear, actionable requirements for engineering teams
- Achieve and maintain approval to operate across K2's spacecraft and ground systems
- Establish and manage COMSEC handling, accounting, and key management planning
- Develop operational procedures for COMSEC on on-orbit fleet operations

Tags: National Security Programs

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