Lead Space Electromechanical Test Engineer

K2 Space Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

K2 Space Corporation in Los Angeles is seeking a hands-on Electromechanical Test Engineer to own the success of component and subsystem testing, lead projects, and stand up production test infrastructure. In six months you will define test campaigns, build setups, and work with flight hardware.

In year one you will validate designs through prototype testing, ramp production throughput, and mentor a growing team while pushing best practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline is required.
• 5+ years of industry experience with electromechanical test, design, and analysis.
• Experience designing, building, and testing electromechanical assemblies and test fixtures for aerospace or terrestrial applications.
• Proficiency with CAD, FEA, or Electrical analysis software packages.
• Hands-on fabrication experience and familiarity with test automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Own kickoff, design, fabrication, build, activation, data collection, and conclusion/results for development tests and production testing at rate.
• Design test hardware, fixturing, and tooling using CAD, schematic tools, electrical analysis, and hand calculations.
• Demonstrate best practices for activating test assets, operating test equipment, instrumentation, and executing tests in a safe and organized manner.
• Troubleshoot performance issues and recommend solutions during test campaigns and production buildout.
• Clearly communicate technical data, findings, and recommendations to team members across all levels of the organization.
• Lead improvements to testing standards with company-wide impact by creating tools, methods, and processes.
• Guide and mentor team members with designs, workload, scheduling, and communication.

Skills

Test automation

Python

MATLAB

Simulink

C++

LabVIEW

Hands-on fabrication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline

Tools

CAD

FEA

Electrical analysis software

Job description

K2 Space Corporation in Los Angeles is seeking a hands-on Electromechanical Test Engineer to own the success of component and subsystem testing, lead projects, and stand up production test infrastructure. In six months you will define test campaigns, build setups, and work with flight hardware.

In year one you will validate designs through prototype testing, ramp production throughput, and mentor a growing team while pushing best practices across the organization.