K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by $450M from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, Redpoint Ventures, T. Rowe Price, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alpine Space Ventures, and others – with an additional $500M in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers – we’re mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.
The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today’s and tomorrow’s massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits.
With multiple launches planned through 2026 and 2027, we're Building Bigger to develop the solar system and become 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 groundbreaking Series C space startup, we’d love for you to apply.
The Role
We are seeking a highly organized, dynamic, and proactive Executive Assistant to own the operational tempo for members of our senior leadership team and help drive the success of our growing startup. You'll be a trusted partner to the team, driving projects forward and finding smarter ways to work. Our ideal candidate has a bias toward action, a high bar for quality, and a genuine excitement for the work we're doing. This role supports multiple leaders across a fast-cadence environment with 10+ meetings per day and high-volume communications.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted point of contact for executives, completely managing complex calendars, supporting communications, and triaging competing priorities across internal teams and external stakeholders
- Anticipate needs, flag conflicts, and proactively solve scheduling, communication, and logistics challenges before they escalate
- Actively leverage AI or other tools to streamline research, drafting, summarization, scheduling, and other repeatable tasks
- Support cross-functional projects by tracking timelines, deliverables, and action items while keeping stakeholders aligned and accountable
- Own end-to-end logistics for internal and external meetings; and executive travel; including itineraries, accommodations, expenses, and ground transportation
- Identify inefficiencies and proactively bring solutions to help the team work faster and smarter, including new tools, better templates, and smarter workflows
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills; able to manage multiple moving pieces without dropping the ball
- Demonstrated judgment about what’s urgent vs important. Ability to make independent decisions about scheduling priorities, communication routing, and time protection.
- Demonstrated experience using AI and/or other tracking tools to enhance productivity and output quality
- Comfortable with ambiguity and able to operate with autonomy in a fast-moving startup environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including excellent grammar and attention to detail
- Proficiency in office software such as Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
- Able to handle sensitive information with discretion and good judgment
- Travel logistics experience coordinating complex travel
Preferred Qualifications
- Active security clearance, or eligibility to obtain one
- Prior EA or project coordination experience is a plus, but not required for the right candidate
- Previous work experience in hard-tech companies supporting technical or engineering leadership
Compensation and Benefits:
- Base salary range for this role is $70,000 - $100,000 + equity in the company
- Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!
If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
Export Compliance
As defined in the ITAR, “U.S. Persons” include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a “U.S. Person.”
The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.
Equal Opportunity
K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
K2 Space Corporation Torrance, California, USA Office
960 Knox Street, Building A , Torrance, California , United States, 90502
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