Hiring: Ground Integration Lead, Top Secret Clearance Company: K2 Space Corporation Location: Los Angeles, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:30:46 Target Skills & Keywords : Alpine, C#, CI/CD, Docker, Java, Kubernetes, Python, Segment About the job Experience: •3+ years of professional experience in software engineering •8+ years of experience in software development •3+ years of leadership experience at the department or org level Required Skills: •Define and execute the long-term vision for K2 Space’s end to end ground systems integration •Direct and technically lead investment in new in-house ground infrastructure while managing and building relationships with third party mission partners •Integrate with customer teams to architect new ground systems capable of operating at multiple levels of classification while delivering secure and reliable constellation operations •Build and support a team of capable and experienced ground integration engineers responsible for building the connective tissue between new and legacy ground systems •Ensure teams deliver robust, scalable, and secure systems at startup speed •Represent K2 Space in recruiting, industry events, customer interactions, and strategic partnerships Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, mathematics or a STEM discipline or 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering •Proven success building and scaling high-impact engineering teams •Strong track record of delivering enterprise-scale solutions in fast-paced environments •Deep experience with classified systems and their security requirements •Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, C#.NET, Go, Java, or similar •Operational familiarity with modern languages (Python, Go, Java, C#, etc.), cloud systems, CI/CD, and container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes). •A track record of fostering team culture, collaboration, and continuous improvement. •Understanding of existing systems architectures that support ground and orbital systems contributing to government and commercial space systems Compensation: •$200,000 - $250,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Base salary range for this role is $200,000 - $250,000 + equity in the company Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!