Senior Solutions Architect

<div class="content-intro"><p class="p1">K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit.&nbsp;Backed by <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/aliciapark/2025/12/11/this-startup-is-building-huge-satellites-for-an-underused-interstellar-sweet-spot/?ctpv=searchpage">$450M</a> from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, Redpoint Ventures, T. Rowe Price, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alpine Space Ventures, and others <span class="s1">– </span>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.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="p1">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.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="p1">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.&nbsp;<span class="TextRun SCXW79998266 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW79998266 BCX0">If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW79998266 BCX0">you're</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW79998266 BCX0"> excited about contributing to the success of a groundbreaking Series C</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW79998266 BCX0"> space startup, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW79998266 BCX0">we’d</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW79998266 BCX0"> love for you to apply.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW79998266 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p></div><p><span data-contrast="none">Our Enterprise Systems team builds the digital backbone that powers K2 Space's satellite design, manufacturing, and mission operations. We develop tools that connect engineering, production, finance, and mission control into a seamless ecosystem. Enabling our hardware to get from concept to orbit faster than ever before.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">We're&nbsp;looking for a Senior Solutions&nbsp;Architect who is curious, collaborative, and driven to deliver mission-critical platforms and tools that turn ambitious projects into reality.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Responsibilities</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Conduct technical and operational discovery with internal customers to define requirements, dependencies, and implementation risks.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Translate financial and business problems into implementation roadmaps for commercial products.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Work with third-party vendors to implement commercial products and ensure&nbsp;optimal&nbsp;configuration of COTS platforms; oversee vendor relationships and&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;alignment with K2 Space priorities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Hold vendors accountable to schedules and budgets, knowing when to escalate and when to&nbsp;course-correct.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Lead data validation and UAT efforts:&nbsp;identifying&nbsp;root causes, resolving data mismatches, transformation issues, and load failures. As well as confirming solutions perform across data quality, access, functionality, and performance dimensions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and operational stakeholders spanning networking, security, deployment, user authentication, and system design.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Manage multi-threaded, complex projects and succinctly convey progress against goals and milestones.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Execute system upgrades, patches, and change management processes with minimal disruption to operations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Serve as the voice of the customer to internal stakeholders across engineering, finance, sales, and product.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Operate independently on ambiguous projects while balancing multiple concurrent workstreams, making sound tradeoff decisions grounded in core technical concepts.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Apply AI and emerging technologies to accelerate analysis, documentation, troubleshooting, and execution (with strong judgment and attention to accuracy).</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Document and&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;technical artifacts including system architecture diagrams and user guides.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Qualifications</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, a STEM discipline, or 10+ years of professional experience in a related technical role.</li> <li>8+ years architecting systems with distributed cloud architecture (AWS preferred but open to Azure, GCP), in-depth knowledge of integration for modern API (RESTful or gRPC).</li> <li>4+ years leading complex enterprise platform implementations for ERP or CRM systems (MS Dynamics 365, Odoo, or comparable modern platforms).</li> <li>3+ years in an internal customer-facing role driving technical project leadership.</li> <li>Experience with one or more of the following: enterprise resource systems, supply chain systems, financial management and reporting, payment processing technologies, analytics platforms, or CRM systems.</li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Nice to Have</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Experience with financial processes and financial domain knowledge.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Experience writing complex SQL queries and working with structured data.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Experience with C# and API integrations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Proficiency&nbsp;with relational databases such as MSSQL or PostgreSQL.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Track record&nbsp;of leading outcomes-focused conversations with internal business stakeholders.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Experience translating business requirements into clear technical specs for cross-functional engineering teams.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Comfort working in a fast-paced startup environment and navigating ambiguity.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Compensation and Benefits:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Base salary range for this role is $150,000 - $200,000 + equity in the company</li> <li>Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/ coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p>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!</p> <p>If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.</p> <p><strong>Export Compliance</strong></p> <p>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.”</p> <p>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&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/22/120.15" target="_blank">22 C.F.R. § 120.15</a> or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.</p> <p><strong>Equal Opportunity</strong></p> <p>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.</p></div>