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K2 Space Corporation · 1 hour ago

Senior Simulation Software Engineer

K2 Space Corporation is a groundbreaking Series C space startup focused on building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown. The Senior Simulation Software Engineer will be responsible for simulating and verifying software for spacecraft, developing core simulation software models, and designing simulations for constellations of satellites.

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Responsibilities

Create and maintain simulation software infrastructure for our 20kW+ spacecraft
Develop physics-based software models for testing control of spacecraft subsystems, including propulsion, guidance/attitude control, thermal, power, and communications systems
Author drivers for simulation hardware
Create and utilize robust tools to allow for rapid deployment of quality code
Perform data analysis and anomaly investigation to identify and resolve software bugs
Support integration and testing of spacecraft subsystems

Qualification

RustC++Simulation softwareNumerical methodsSpacecraft flight softwareLinux systems programmingData analysisAnomaly investigationTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in physics, aerospace/mechanical/electrical engineering, computer science, math, or a STEM field or 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering or relevant professions
Development experience in Rust, C++, or similar compiled language
Coursework or experience in numerical methods, ordinary differential equations, mechanics, and electricity and magnetism

Preferred

Master's or PhD in physics, aerospace/mechanical/electrical engineering, or a STEM field
Experience working in Rust production environments
Experience using scientific Python (NumPy, SciPy, etc.), Julia, MATLAB, or similar
Experience defining and creating simulation systems for both hardware-in-the-loop and hardware-out-of-the-loop testing
Experience with Monte Carlo simulations and probability/statistics
Experience with linear algebra, signal processing, controls, and/or orbital mechanics
Experience with space communication modeling (RF, ground stations)
Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery systems
Experience with spacecraft flight software development
Experience with Linux systems programming and driver development
Basic knowledge of electronics, computer architecture, and control systems

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off
Medical/dental/vision coverage
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
And many other perks

Company

K2 Space Corporation

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Making previously impossible missions possible

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$425.53M
Key Investors
RedpointAltimeter CapitalAlpine Space Ventures
2025-12-11Series C· $250M
2025-02-13Series B· $110M
2024-02-13Series A· $50M

Leadership Team

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Karan Kunjur
Co-Founder
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