# Principal Program Scheduler 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 $200K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-23
- Apply by: 2026-11-07
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/k2spacecorporation/jobs/5433717008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/k2-space-principal-program-scheduler/

## 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. Can you bring order to chaos and keep programs on track when the stakes are sky-high?

## What they're looking for

- Create, own, and drive master schedules for new satellite programs from inception through launch and on-orbit operations
- Develop, communicate, and deliver clear, data-driven critical path schedules and progress updates to internal teams and customers
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and production teams to assure alignment to ground truth milestones
- Rapidly assess new and ongoing projects, identify required dependencies from internal and external stakeholders
- Gain deep operational insight into K2’s engineering, manufacturing, and launch workflows to drive accurate schedules and process improvements
- Lead fast-paced, high impact reviews as needed to keep plans current and actionable

Tags: Operations