AIT Engineer: Spacecraft Hardware & Testing

Space Kinetic Corp.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity-based compensation

401(k) retirement plan with company 3.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Job summary

Space Kinetic Corp. seeks an Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) Engineer to move aerospace hardware from release through final verification in a fast-paced, on-site role at our El Segundo HQ.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in hardware integration, hands-on build/test experience, and ability to read drawings, CAD models, and schematics while driving root cause analysis and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of aerospace, defense, aviation, spacecraft, manufacturing, hardware integration, or test engineering experience.
• Experience developing, maintaining, or executing assembly procedures, work instructions, or test procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, or system-level hardware issues and contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, or technical requirements.
• Understanding of engineering configuration control, hardware traceability, and technical documentation.
• Ability to work effectively with technicians and engineers in hands-on build and test environments.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organization, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support assembly, integration, and testing activities for aerospace vehicles, spacecraft, payloads, subsystems, and ground support equipment.
• Develop and maintain assembly procedures, work instructions, integration plans, and test procedures.
• Perform mechanical and electrical integration of structures, mechanisms, avionics, harnesses, sensors, payloads, and other hardware.
• Provide hands-on support during hardware builds and integration activities; troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and system-level issues.
• Assist with root cause investigations, failure analysis, nonconformance resolution, and corrective actions.
• Execute functional checkouts and support environmental testing, including TVAC, vibration, shock, and EMI/EMC testing.
• Support test configuration planning, instrumentation, data acquisition, and the development of tooling, fixtures, test equipment, and ground support equipment.
• Review engineering drawings, CAD models, schematics, wiring diagrams, and requirements to verify hardware readiness.
• Maintain configuration control, hardware traceability, test records, and accurate as-built documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and program teams to meet integration schedules and resolve technical issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve AIT processes, test repeatability, quality, efficiency, and production throughput, including supporting automated test equipment and test scripts.

Skills

Hands-on hardware integration

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

PLM tools

Job description

Space Kinetic Corp. seeks an Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) Engineer to move aerospace hardware from release through final verification in a fast-paced, on-site role at our El Segundo HQ.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in hardware integration, hands-on build/test experience, and ability to read drawings, CAD models, and schematics while driving root cause analysis and process improvements.