# Senior RF Hardware 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: Senior
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $120K to $200K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-18
- Apply by: 2026-11-02
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/k2spacecorporation/jobs/5428937008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/k2-space-senior-rf-hardware-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.

## What they're looking for

- Design printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) for spacecraft including architecture, schematic capture, component selection, layout, bring up and debugging
- Qualify your designs through environmental testing including vibration, shock, thermal, and thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing
- Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to integrate your designs into the spacecraft system
- Act as technical leader and subject-matter expert helping to teach, grow, and mentor others in the team
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or related science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field
- 5+ years of experience in microwave and RF engineering

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