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Design and integrate photonic integrated circuits, high-speed modulators, optical I/O, RF interfaces, and rugged space-qualified packages. Lead PIC layout, simulation, tapeout, packaging, bias control, characterization, and radiation, thermal-vacuum, and vibration qualification. Collaborate with systems, RF, ASIC, manufacturing, test, automation, foundry, and packaging teams to develop photonic hardware for satellites and deep-space missions.

Own photonic integrated-circuit design automation, inverse-design and AI-guided optimization, parametric layouts, simulation, DRC/LVS verification, and fabrication-aware modeling. Design and characterize photonic device blocks through tapeout, maintain component libraries and compact models, and connect design tools with automated testing and calibration systems. Develop behavioral and physical models for photonic circuits, links, lasers, and gain media while supporting system co-design, documentation, reviews, and team mentoring.

Build and own automated photonic integrated circuit test stations from wafer through module level. Develop Python-based instrument-control software, data pipelines, and reusable test frameworks; integrate free-space optical testbeds; characterize photonic and electro-optic devices; establish design-for-test and statistical process-control standards; support radiation, thermal-vacuum, and production testing; and mentor engineers and technicians.

Own the architecture and integration of Type-1 cryptographic systems across spacecraft, payload, and ground segments. Design encryption, key management, and key-loading solutions for command, telemetry, and mission data; integrate crypto across flight software, avionics, FPGA, RF, and ground systems. Lead designs through testing and certification, establish scalable standards, mitigate system risks, and troubleshoot fielded and on-orbit systems while supporting NSA certification.

Design and develop high-speed mixed-signal electronics for spacecraft, including architecture, component selection, PCBA design, board bring-up, debugging, and environmental qualification. Integrate electronics into spacecraft systems, operate hardware in flight, and develop test equipment, development boards, and test scripts. The role focuses initially on core compute electronics for K2’s Mega Class satellite and includes testing for vibration, shock, thermal, thermal vacuum, radiation, and EMI/EMC conditions.

Leads NSA certification and accreditation for Type-1 cryptographic systems across spacecraft and ground segments. Owns certification planning, documentation, testing evidence, ATO approval, COMSEC handling and key management, operational procedures, and supply-chain compliance. Serves as the primary liaison to NSA, certification authorities, and government customers while translating security requirements into engineering tasks and building scalable certification processes for satellite production and on-orbit operations.

Designs and optimizes supply chain analytics, inventory models, logistics networks, and KPI dashboards for satellite manufacturing. Audits ERP, MRP, MES, WMS, and PLM data; maintains BOM, inventory, cost, and lead-time accuracy; identifies logistics bottlenecks; adjusts inventory parameters; and provides data-driven insights for procurement, sourcing, operations, finance, and engineering decisions.

Own and scale K2 Space’s supply chain compliance program for aerospace hardware. Responsibilities include supplier onboarding and qualification, export control compliance, purchase order terms, government contract flowdowns, counterfeit parts prevention, audits, risk assessments, corrective actions, compliance training, metrics, and proposal support. The role partners with procurement, quality, legal, engineering, programs, and suppliers to ensure regulatory, quality, cost, and schedule requirements are met.

Oversee accounts payable operations, including high-volume invoice processing, payment runs, vendor reconciliations, expense reimbursements, reporting, and month-end close support. Maintain vendor records, ensure compliance with internal controls and tax requirements, resolve purchase order discrepancies, support audits, and improve AP processes through automation. Serve as an escalation point for complex issues while collaborating with finance, procurement, receiving, and other teams.

Designs and validates RF, microwave, and antenna systems for high-power satellites. Responsibilities include developing antenna measurement infrastructure, procuring anechoic chambers and near-field scanners, conducting RF hardware and environmental testing, executing development and production tests, and integrating designs into spacecraft systems. The role spans UHF through Ka band and involves collaboration with antenna, FPGA, DSP, software, mechanical, and electrical engineering teams.