# GNC Engineer - Trajectory Design and Guidance Engineer 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: Mid level
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $120K to $200K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-11-05
- Apply by: 2026-12-20
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/k2spacecorporation/jobs/5475072008?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/k2-space-gnc-engineer-trajectory-design-and-guidance-engineer/

## 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

- Collaborate with other engineers to develop a novel high level vehicle mission plan
- Develop novel algorithms for precise OD and station-keeping of very large structures in earth orbit and beyond
- Leveraging one of the largest Hall Effect Thrusters ever manufactured, design the low thrust trajectory for the vehicle to reach MEO, GEO, Cis-Lunar, and Mars
- Develop simulation and modeling tools to support vehicle and GNC trade studies
- Shape the future of the GNC team by recruiting, interviewing, and mentoring the engineers
- Master’s degree or higher in aerospace, electrical, or mechanical engineering, physics, or a related field

Tags: GNC

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