K2 Space

PitchBook · Supports Organization · x url

“x_url: https://x.com/K2SpaceCo”

K2 Space · Supports Organization · name

“High-Power Satellite Platforms | K2 Space | Build Bigger”

PR Newswire · Jul 30, 2026 · Supports Facility, Funding round · amount, Funding round · post money valuation usd, Organization · hq city, Organization · ownership, Role, System

“Our 180,000 sq ft factory in Torrance, California, is designed to manufacture up to 100 satellites per year.”

GeekWire · Jul 1, 2026 · Supports Organization · employee range, System · maturity

“K2 Space currently has more than 300 employees, and several employees are already working in the Seattle area on a remote basis.”

SatNews · Mar 25, 2026 · Supports System

“SES will integrate its own software-defined payloads—developed and manufactured in Luxembourg—onto K2 Space’s “Mega-class” buses.”

K2 Space · Supports Facility, Organization, System

“1355 Sepulveda Blvd Torrance, CA 90501”

K2 Space · Supports System

“### Gravitas 01 Full 20kW satellite”

Crunchbase · Oct 6, 2026 · Supports Funding round

“Funding Type Seed”

Reuters · Jul 30, 2026 · Supports Funding round

“it raised $500 million in a new funding round that valued the company at $6.8 billion”

VC News Daily · Dec 19, 2025 · Supports Funding round

“is led by Redpoint, with participation from accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., and from Hedosophia, Altimeter, Lightspeed, and Alpine Space Ventures.”

PR Newswire · Dec 11, 2025 · Supports Funding round · amount, Funding round · post money valuation usd

“today announced a $250 million Series C at a $3 billion valuation”

PR Newswire (via East Oregonian) · Feb 13, 2025 · Supports Funding round · amount

“K2 Space today announced its $110 million Series B to ramp up mass production of its multi-orbit, high power satellite platform. The funding round, co-led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Altimeter Capital, includes participation from existing investors Alpine Space Ventures, First Round Capital, and others.”

CNBC · Feb 13, 2024 · Supports Funding round, Funding round · amount

“K2's latest fundraiser was led by tech investor Brad Gerstner's Altimeter Capital.”

CNBC · Feb 13, 2024 · Supports Funding round · amount

“Los Angeles-based startup K2 Space raised $50 million in new funding as the company works to build monster satellites to match the massive rockets that are coming to market.”

TechCrunch · Oct 17, 2023 · Supports Funding round · amount

“The company has also raised an additional $7 million in capital, bringing its total capital raised to $16 million”

FinSMEs · Oct 17, 2023 · Supports Funding round · amount

“raised $7m in funding. Backers included Alpine Space Ventures.”

CNBC · Mar 10, 2023 · Supports Funding round · amount

“K2 has raised $8.5 million in a seed round led by First Round Capital and Republic Capital”

Payload · Supports Funding round · amount

“NewSpace Capital, the Luxembourg-based private equity firm, announced a $15M investment in Los Angeles’ K2 Space today to help the satellite manufacturer build  multi-orbit-capable sats for commercial and defense missions.”

Payload · Supports Funding round · amount

“K2 Space, the CA-based startup attempting to build affordable, high-capacity satellite buses, announced a $110M Series B funding round yesterday to accelerate its satellite production.”

Payload · Supports Funding round · amount

“K2 Space announced a $500M Series D yesterday at a $6.8B post-money valuation.”

SpaceNews · Supports Funding round · amount

“ORLANDO, Fla. — K2 Space said Dec. 11 it raised $250 million in new funding that values the satellite manufacturing startup at $3 billion.”

USAspending.gov · Supports Facility, Organization · legal name

“1355 SEPULVEDA BLVD”

Crunchbase · Supports Organization · legal name, Organization · status, Role · founders

“legal_name: K2 Space Corporation”

K2 Space · Supports Role

“Karan Kunjur CEO, Co-Founder”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Organization · company size, Organization · founded, Organization · headquarters, Organization · logo, Organization · url, Organization metric · employees in linkedin, Organization metric · followers

“{"company_size": "51-200 employees"}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

“{"company_id": "90594574", "company_name": "K2 Space Corporation", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/k2-space?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Los Angeles, CA", "job_posted_time": "1 week ago", "job_posting_id": "4400454423", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "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 The K2 Space team is growing rapidly and we’re looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter that is committed to helping us build with stellar talent. As a Senior Technical Recruiter, you will partner directly with the leadership team to conduct workforce planning and then source, attract, identify, and close candidates across all functional areas of the business. As the second full-time member of the Recruiting team, you’ll also have the opportunity to help shape the Recruiting function as a whole. While you’ll have the support of experienced talent leaders, you’ll be expected to operate with a high degree of ownership and autonomy to help support our mission. This role requires in person presence at our headquarters in Torrance, CA. Responsibilities Partner closely with department leaders to do workforce planning and develop hiring strategies to help fill their needed growth targets with exceptional talent Proactively source and attract top talent by developing relationships with top university programs, labs, trade schools, and talent niches Screen candidates and help increase awareness of K2 Space’s mission and talent brand Design and refine interview processes to increase confidence in candidate selection and reduce bias Collaborate with the executive team to develop compelling closing strategies and resources Qualifications Bachelor’s degree 5+ years of professional experience as a recruiter Experience recruiting for electrical, mechanical, and/or software engineering roles Full-cycle recruiting experience from sourcing through closing Experience supporting multiple high priority hiring needs concurrently Ability to communicate dynamically and build strong relationships with candidates and hiring partners Nice to Have 4+ years of experience recruiting for technical roles Strong experience in an organization with high-level regulations and compliance such as ITAR and OFCCP Space or aerospace industry experience Prior success in a high-velocity and dynamic company Experience developing new or unique sourcing strategies Experience interfacing with, coaching, and giving feedback to senior leaders Highly self-motivated with a sense of urgency and poised under pressure Compensation And Benefits Base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $150,000 + 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. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Senior Technical Recruiter", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:41:59.507Z"}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

“{"company_id": "90594574", "company_name": "K2 Space Corporation", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/k2-space?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Los Angeles, CA", "job_posted_time": "1 week ago", "job_posting_id": "4411574461", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price — and with over $1 billion 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 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. The Role K2 Space is building the satellites that will define the next generation of national security and commercial space infrastructure, and we're looking for a Recruiter who wants to be a genuine partner in that mission. You'll work directly with engineering hiring managers to build deep fluency in their disciplines, co-develop hiring strategies, and own the full recruiting cycle across multiple technical teams. This is not a support role. Our recruiting team is trusted to operate as strategic advisors to the business, and you'll see the direct impact of your work in the teams we build. This role requires in-person presence at our headquarters in Torrance, CA. Responsibilities Partner closely with engineering hiring managers to develop tailored hiring strategies, understanding their roadmaps, their team dynamics, and what exceptional looks like in their discipline Develop genuine technical fluency across the engineering domains you support, so you can source intelligently, screen credibly, and represent K2's work authentically to candidates Proactively source and attract top engineering talent through creative outreach, talent community development, and a strong presence in relevant technical spaces Design and continuously refine interview processes that increase confidence in selection and reduce bias Collaborate with leaders on closing strategies that are informed and reflect what candidates actually care about Screen candidates and serve as an ambassador for K2's mission and talent brand Qualifications Bachelor's degree 2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally with engineering or technical roles Strong organizational and project management skills to run multiple high-priority searches concurrently Ability to build trusted relationships with both candidates and senior hiring partners Comfort operating with a high degree of autonomy in a fast-moving environment Nice to Have Experience recruiting across engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, systems, software, or similar) Aerospace, defense, or hard tech industry background Experience in organizations with ITAR, OFCCP, or similar compliance requirements Track record in high-velocity, high-growth companies Experience coaching or giving feedback to senior leaders on hiring decisions Prior success in developing new or unconventional sourcing strategies Compensation And Benefits Base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $130,000 + 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. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Technical Recruiter", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:41:57.172Z"}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

“{"company_id": "90594574", "company_name": "K2 Space Corporation", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/k2-space?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Los Angeles, CA", "job_posted_time": "1 week ago", "job_posting_id": "4431505793", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price — and with over $1 billion 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 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. The Role As a Senior HR Business Partner at K2 Space you will play a pivotal role in shaping our company's culture and people strategy. You will work closely with leadership to design and implement HR initiatives that align with our mission, fostering an innovative and inclusive environment where top talent can thrive. You will serve as a strategic partner and reliable resource for engineering people managers and individual contributors, creating a positive and productive work environment. Leverage your well-honed understanding of applicable labor and employment law to ensure the company is as compliant as it is compelling. This is a unique opportunity to build the HR function from the ground up in a dynamic, cutting-edge industry, driving impact at every level of the organization. If you're passionate about people and space, this is the role for you. Responsibilities Strategic Business Partnership Partner with engineering and operational leadership to anticipate workforce risks and support organizational scaling across all sites Serve as a trusted, high-judgment advisor to people managers and individual contributors on core HR matters Contribute to strategic initiatives that support company goals, including diversity and inclusion efforts and workforce development programs Employee Relations & Compliance Proactively identify and resolve employee relations matters before they escalate, and manage existing matters in a timely, fair, and collaborative way Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across multiple states Identify, build, and implement HR policies and processes required to meet legal and contractual obligations while enabling the business to scale Manager Coaching & Leadership Development Coach managers on how to address people matters confidentially, compliantly, and with consistency Build manager capability that translates into high-performing, well-supported engineering teams Respond to employee questions with clear, accurate guidance on core HR functions Talent Strategy & Retention Drive internal initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention Partner on succession planning and longer-term leadership development to build internal talent readiness Qualifications 8+ years as an HR Business Partner, including experience with technical, engineering, or operational teams Demonstrated success operating in high-growth, fast-scaling startup environments Experience in a California-based aerospace, engineering, technology, or hardware manufacturing company Proven ability to influence and coach managers and individual contributors, resolving complex matters without damaging relationships, and coaching leaders toward consistently high-performing teams Hands-on experience independently managing complex employee relations matters, internal investigations, and other contentious issues Experience with succession planning and leadership development to build internal talent readiness Direct experience with California labor and employment law, including wage and hour matters, exempt/non-exempt classifications, and employee entitlements Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and own complex, multi-stakeholder projects Direct experience with HRIS and performance management tools (e.g., 15Five, Rippling, Leapsome, Lattice, ADP Workforce Now) Experience with AI tools and applications Nice to Have Professional HR certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR Utilization of people data analytics to make recommendations and impact outcomes Experience managing HR functions for non-exempt employees with specific experience with California labor regulations Compensation And Benefits Base salary range for this role is $120,000 – $170,000 + 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. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Senior HR Business Partner", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:00.197Z"}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

“{"company_id": "90594574", "company_name": "K2 Space Corporation", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/k2-space?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Los Angeles, CA", "job_posted_time": "1 week ago", "job_posting_id": "4441088632", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price — and with over $1 billion 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 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. The Role As a Senior Build Reliability Engineer, you’ll be the person who ensures that every satellite we ship is built to fly. You will own quality and reliability from the moment raw materials hit our dock to the moment a finished vehicle leaves for the launch site. You’ll dig into failures, find the root cause, and make sure it never happens again. You’ll write the quality plans and build the processes that let us scale from building a few spacecraft to building many, without compromising the reliability that missions demand. Being hands-on will be part of your routine as you’ll work alongside engineers and technicians, shaping how hardware gets built. You’ll influence design decisions with data from the production floor. You’ll help establish the manufacturing practices that will underpin Commercial, National Security, and Science missions spanning LEO, MEO, GEO, Cislunar, and Deep Space. If you want to build the quality culture in a fast paced environment and enable high-rate satellite manufacturing at scale, this is the role. Responsibilities Own and execute quality plans across assigned build programs, from receiving inspection through integration, test, and vehicle handoff at the launch site Lead failure investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action efforts; drive containment activities that reduce risk and improve reliability across production Feed lessons learned from build non-conformances and test failures back into the design cycle, influencing future component iterations towards simpler, more robust, and more repeatable flight unit builds Develop and continuously improve quality processes including non-conformance workflows, process controls, and PFMEAs for complex manufacturing and integration operations Collaborate with manufacturing and design engineering teams to embed quality into the product lifecycle, ensuring quality plans support lean manufacturing and rapid production without sacrificing reliability Support change control implementation by working with engineering teams to evaluate the quality and reliability impact of design and process changes Define, track, and report key quality metrics and production reliability trends; build dashboards that provide leadership visibility into build health Serve as the Build Reliability representative during design reviews, readiness reviews, and production milestone gates Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, mathematics, or other relevant engineering discipline 6+ years of experience in a high volume, rapid production environment in a manufacturing, integration, quality and/or design engineering role Strong production and hardware manufacturing experience, including manufacturing of a combination of machined parts, mechanisms, electrical assemblies, Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs), and harnessing Experience developing and executing quality plans across the full build lifecycle Ability to work hands-on in a production environment alongside technicians and manufacturing engineers Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present quality data and risk assessments to engineering leadership Nice to Have Experience developing PFMEAs for complex processes and leveraging them for continuous improvement initiatives Experience with quality inspection techniques such as NDE/NDT methods and associated equipment Familiarity with AS9100D requirements, including supporting audits and maintaining compliance within a production organization Experience with high-volume manufacturing of complex assemblies, including solar module lines, battery manufacturing lines, and cleanroom production environments Experience generating and evaluating key quality metrics across all stages of manufacturing Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills Active Top Secret Clearance or an active DoD Secret clearance with SAP clearance eligibility Compensation And Benefits Base salary range for this role is $140,000 - $175,000 + 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. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Senior Build Reliability Engineer", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:41:57.076Z"}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

“{"company_id": "90594574", "company_name": "K2 Space Corporation", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/k2-space?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Los Angeles, CA", "job_posted_time": "1 week ago", "job_posting_id": "4461403495", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price — and with over $1 billion 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 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. You will be responsible for building and supporting the Legal function as we launch into the next phase of our hyper-growth. This role will partner directly with the entire K2 Space team to support company growth and ensure K2 Space provides the best employee experience for our stellar team. As Counsel, you will be the primary point of contact for contracting matters, will oversee our NDA process, and will assist with a variety of other corporate matters, helping to scale the legal function for a rapidly growing startup. We view this role as the engine that will enable our team and the business to grow. Note that this job requires in-person presence in our Torrance, CA headquarters. Responsibilities Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including procurement/supply chain agreements, subcontracts, vendor agreements, consulting agreements, and purchase orders, with mentoring from the Legal team. Work hand-in-hand with K2 Space’s Supply Chain team to refresh template documents, navigate supplier negotiations, and manage procurement/supply chain issues arising out of IP disputes, late delivery, failure to meet contractual specifications, and similar matters. Support the corporate and finance teams, including on cap table management. Streamline the NDA process, including refreshing templates, establishing escalation points, centralizing NDAs, and creating processes to speed up the NDA lifecycle. Create document storage protocols and single sources of truth for contract documentation, NDAs, and other key documents. Qualifications J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school Member of the California State Bar 3+ years of relevant experience at a corporate law firm and/or in-house legal team Direct experience drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, including some combination of procurement/supply chain agreements, subcontracts, vendor agreements, consulting agreements, and purchase orders Familiarity with INCO terms, customs issues, import regulations, and other regulatory matters impacting procurement/supply chain Direct experience drafting and negotiating NDAs — bonus if it’s been in the aerospace, engineering, or technology industries Strong organizational skills Nice to Have In-house legal experience, preferably in a fast-paced startup environment Experience in the space or aerospace industries An active security clearance Knowledge of ITAR and EAR Compensation And Benefits Base salary range for this role is $170,000 - $230,000 + 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. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Counsel", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:41:58.762Z"}”