Propulsion Avionics Test Engineer for High-Power Satellites

K2 Space Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in company

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

K2 Space is seeking a hands-on hardware test engineer to own avionics testing for the Mega satellite constellation. In the first six months you will develop production-quality test hardware and software to deliver flight avionics through ATP and QTP, collaborating with electrical, propulsion, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to meet critical milestones.

In the first year you will lead multidisciplinary test campaigns, investigate root causes, conduct propulsion system hot-fire tests, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer, or related engineering field.
• 2+ years of hardware testing, validation, or related roles.
• Strong programming abilities in Python, C++, and Rust.
• Solid understanding of electronic circuits, schematics, and components.
• Experience designing multi-layer PCBAs for high-power avionics.

Responsibilities

• Lead setup, execution, and analysis of tests on electronic hardware, including circuit boards and spacecraft power systems.
• Troubleshoot complex electronics, test setups, and anomalies with engineering teams.
• Support environmental and functional testing, including vibration, thermal vacuum, and EMI/EMC testing.
• Design and fabricate test hardware, harnessing, and test systems for propulsion development testing.
• Develop modular, reusable test automation software and drivers in Linux, Python, C++, Rust, etc.
• Lead satellite subsystem test campaigns from kickoff to test reports and beyond.
• Develop data acquisition, control, and instrumentation systems for integrated testing.
• Own the project management of multiple test assets and acceptance testing of flight avionics.

Skills

Python

C++

Rust

Hardware testing

PCB design

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering

Tools

LTspice

Job description

K2 Space is seeking a hands-on hardware test engineer to own avionics testing for the Mega satellite constellation. In the first six months you will develop production-quality test hardware and software to deliver flight avionics through ATP and QTP, collaborating with electrical, propulsion, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to meet critical milestones.

In the first year you will lead multidisciplinary test campaigns, investigate root causes, conduct propulsion system hot-fire tests, and