Lead Satellite Test & Integration Engineer — Equity

K2Spacecorporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Equity in the company

Job summary

K2Spacecorporation is seeking a skilled engineer to lead spacecraft testing and ensure operational readiness through rigorous ground-side campaigns. You will collaborate with diverse engineering teams and mentor junior staff, while directly influencing high-stakes operations in a fast-paced environment.

As a core member of the team, your role involves operating spacecraft during tests, defining best practices, and managing relationships with launch providers. Successful candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in spacecraft integration and testing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in integration/test/automation engineering.
• 3+ years of experience testing and troubleshooting spacecraft and their related components.
• Experience with thermal vacuum or random vibration environmental testing.
• Hands-on experience with HITL or Flatsat software verification testbeds.

Responsibilities

• Operate spacecraft during system tests at various sites.
• Collaborate with engineers to define test plans for vehicle checkouts.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Manage relationships with launch vehicle providers.

Skills

Integration/test/automation engineering

Troubleshooting spacecraft systems

Conflict resolution

Experience with electrical test equipment

Environmental testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Python

Rust

Linux systems

Job description

K2Spacecorporation is seeking a skilled engineer to lead spacecraft testing and ensure operational readiness through rigorous ground-side campaigns. You will collaborate with diverse engineering teams and mentor junior staff, while directly influencing high-stakes operations in a fast-paced environment.

As a core member of the team, your role involves operating spacecraft during tests, defining best practices, and managing relationships with launch providers. Successful candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in spacecraft integration and testing.