Principal Crypto Engineer (TS//SCI) is open at K2 Space in Los Angeles, CA. The posting gives a salary of $160K - $245K. Posted on Oct 20, 2026, and still on K2 Space’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
As K2's Principal Crypto Engineer, reporting to the VP of Satellite Engineering & Operations, you will own the technical architecture and design of our Type-1 cryptographic integrations across the spacecraft, payload, and ground segment. You'll lead these designs from concept and trade studies through implementation, integration, and test. You'll define how K2's satellites protect command, telemetry, and mission…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on K2 Space’s careers page.
Hiring at K2 Space
K2 Space has 244 open roles right now, 11 of them remote. Most are in Engineering, Manufacturing & Trades and Operations. The median advertised salary across its roles with a published range is $165K. See all its roles
