HITL Engineer

K2Spacecorporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in company

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

PVH in Los Angeles seeks a Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL) Testbed Engineer to design, implement, and maintain critical test assets that integrate flight-like hardware with high-fidelity simulation.

You will support tests validating system design, verifying flight and ground software, and mission operations in space. The role emphasizes scalable testbeds and automated configuration for parity with flight vehicles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• 2+ years in integration/test/automation engineering.
• HITL or Flatsat software verification testbeds experience is required.
• Experience building and maintaining test racks and harnessing.
• Experience testing integrated avionics systems and related hardware.
• Hands-on electrical test equipment use (PSU, Oscilloscope, DMM).
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to design a high-fidelity vehicle testbed with rigorous documentation.
• Operate the HITL testbed to support system validation and investigations, including on-orbit ops.
• Integrate and test flight-representative hardware into HITL testbeds.
• Work with design and systems engineers to build hardware simulation equipment.
• Maintain HITL table configuration and supporting GSE racks.
• Create and release harness drawings for ground support equipment.
• Troubleshoot testbed issues and drive improvements for future designs.
• Design, maintain, and operate HITL racks deployed to customers for integration.
• Support training events for mission operators for constellation management.

Skills

Integration/Test Experience

HITL/Flatsat Verification

Electrical Test Equipment

Troubleshooting Skills

Conflict Resolution

Python / Linux (Nice to Have)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Aerospace/Mechanical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Docker

Python

Linux

Job description

Role

As a Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL) Testbed Engineer, you'll own designing, implementing, and maintaining critical test assets integrating flight-like hardware and high-fidelity simulation. You will support critical tests validating system design, verifying flight and ground software, and operations related in active missions in space. Your attention to detail and preparation will ensure that the flatsat testbed is ready for tasks that could directly impact mission success. Knowing how to scale these testbeds using automation and flexible configuration will enable teams to have accurate results and parity with flight vehicles with various mission objectives.

Responsibilities

• Work with responsible engineers and software engineers to design a high-fidelity vehicle testbed ensuring high technical rigor and associated documentation.
• Operate the HITL testbed in support of system validation, verification, and investigations, including on-orbit operations.
• Receive, integrate, and test flight representative hardware into HITL testbeds.
• Collaborate with design and systems engineers to create and build hardware simulation equipment.
• Own, maintain, and document HITL table configuration and build out, including the supporting GSE racks.
• Create and release harness drawings for required ground support and test equipment.
• Investigate and troubleshoot testbed issues and drive further actions to improve future designs.
• Design, maintain, and operate HITL racks deployed to customers for integration.
• Support training events for mission operators for constellation management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, computer, or other engineering discipline
• 2+ years of experience in an integration/test/automation engineering role (includes internships and design/build/compete extracurricular projects)
• Hands-on experience with HITL or Flatsat software verification testbeds.
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining test racks and harnessing.
• Experience testing and troubleshooting integrated avionics systems and their related components.
• Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (PSU, Oscilloscope, DMM, etc.) and with ESD sensitive equipment.
• Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills

Nice to Have

• Proficient in Python and/or Rust
• Experience with Linux systems
• Experience managing contractual interfaces (e.g. customer, launch vehicle)
• Experience with containerized solutions like Docker.
• Desire to continually raise the bar of "good enough" and innovate novel solutions for scaling HITL.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000 + 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.

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