K2 Space is building large, high-powered spacecraft for the next generation of space development. Backed by Lightspeed Venture Partners, Altimeter Capital, and many others ($200M raised to date), we intend to mass produce the highest-powered satellite platforms ever built for missions across LEO to Deep Space.
The rise of launch vehicles like Falcon 9 and Starship enables the move from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance. We believe this new era requires spacecraft with a fundamentally different design in order to fully utilize the massive rockets coming to market.
We’re a team that believes the future lies in building large, high-powered satellites that can handle multiple orbits. This is a necessity if we ever want 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 B space startup, we’d love for you to apply.
The Role
Can you bring order to chaos and keep programs on track when the stakes are sky-high? We’re looking for a Master Scheduler to architect and maintain end-to-end development timelines across diverse projects – from initial concept studies to on-orbit testing. You will operate across engineering, operations, and production teams to create detailed program plans and scalable solutions to drive execution for multiple programs. This role uniquely spans both government and commercial efforts, requiring a dynamic approach to planning across multiple priorities and stakeholders.
You’ll collaborate with technical leads and program managers to track milestones, flag risks, and keep delivery aligned with aggressive schedules. This role demands both strategic insight and hands-on execution, coordinating non-recurring engineering, spacecraft builds, ground infrastructure, software development, and launch operations. If you're energized by solving complex scheduling puzzles and want to help shape the future of National Security and commercial space, this is your mission.
Responsibilities
- Own and drive master schedules for new satellite programs from inception through launch and on-orbit operations
- Develop, communicate, and deliver clear, data-driven critical path schedules and progress updates to internal teams and customers
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and production teams to assure alignment to ground truth milestones
- Rapidly assess new and ongoing projects, identify required dependencies from internal and external stakeholders
- Gain deep operational insight into K2’s engineering, manufacturing, and launch workflows to drive accurate schedules and process improvements
- Lead fast-paced, high impact reviews as needed to keep plans current and actionable
- Build schedule tools and reports to enable time-relevant decision-making
- Proactively monitor engineering data sources to enable more accurate schedules
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, finance, operations management, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience with project planning and integrated master scheduling
- Experience integrating schedules within the same tool, and from third parties and various data sources
- Experience with Smartsheet, MS Project, Primavera, and/or other similar-to schedule applications or processes
Nice to have
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional engineering and operations teams, familiarity with the engineering development life cycle
- Experience with first-of engineering projects and scaled production efforts
- Understanding of critical path analysis, schedules risk analysis, health metrics, and work breakdown structures
- Ability to support concurrent projects, executing with clear guidance and operating in ambiguity, connecting pieces of the puzzle and raising issues before they arise
- Experience with engineering development projects
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with extreme attention to detail
- Experience with summary schedule reporting tools such as Microsoft Timeline or equivalent
- Ability to set the appropriate cadence for updates, and pivot when necessary
Additional Requirements
- Active Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance preferred; willing to pursue and maintain a clearance if not already cleared
- Ability to work irregular business hours to support proposals or critical project timelines
Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $160,000 + 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 unlimited 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.
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K2 Space Corporation Torrance, California, USA Office
960 Knox Street, Building A , Torrance, California , United States, 90502
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