# Principal Crypto Engineer (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: Principal and up
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $160K to $245K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-20
- Apply by: 2026-12-04
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/k2spacecorporation/jobs/5458664008?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/k2-space-principal-crypto-engineer-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

- Own the end-to-end technical architecture of Type-1 cryptographic integrations across the spacecraft, payload, and ground segment
- Lead crypto designs from concept and trade studies through implementation, integration, and test
- Design encryption, key management, and key loading implementations for command, telemetry, and mission data
- Integrate cryptographic functions into flight software, avionics, FPGA, RF, and ground systems in partnership with those teams
- Define hardware and software interfaces between crypto equipment and the broader system architecture
- Produce the design documentation and test evidence needed to support certification, working closely with K2’s COMSEC Certification lead

Tags: Product Engineering

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