# Senior Modeling & Simulation 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: Senior
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $160K to $200K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-30
- Apply by: 2026-12-14
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/k2spacecorporation/jobs/5468762008?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/k2-space-senior-modeling-and-simulation-engineer-ts-sci/

## About the role

You will build the modeling and simulation capabilities that let us design, verify, and operate spacecraft for demanding national security missions. You will simulate and verify the software that flies and orchestrates some of the largest satellites ever flown, and model how those systems perform against real mission objectives, threats, and operational constraints. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Prior experience working on classified national security programs and in secure/SCIF environments, including familiarity with handling classified information and program security protocols
- Bachelor's degree in physics, aerospace/mechanical/electrical engineering, computer science, math, or a STEM field
- 5+ years of professional modeling and simulation experience
- Development experience in Rust, C++, or similar compiled language
- Experience using scientific Python (NumPy, SciPy, etc.), Julia, MATLAB, or similar
- Demonstrated ability to own complex systems end-to-end and guide the work of other engineers

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