Satellite Mission Operations Engineer — On-Orbit & Test

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the company

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid parental leave

Job summary

K2 Space Corporation is seeking an Integration/Test Engineer to lead the testing of groundbreaking satellite technology. You'll be hands-on with spacecraft, authoring test procedures, and operating satellites during development and launch phases.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 1+ years of relevant experience, with a strong focus on integration and test processes. This position offers a base salary between $100,000 and $150,000, plus equity and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in an integration/test/automation engineering role.
• Experience with testing and troubleshooting spacecraft systems.
• Hands-on experience with HITL or Flatsat software verification testbeds.

Responsibilities

• Author test procedures including automated tests for spacecraft.
• Lead integration campaigns for flight hardware.
• Operate spacecraft during system tests and pre-launch operations.

Skills

Integration and test engineering

Understanding of analog and digital circuits

Proficient in Python and/or Rust

Familiarity with RF and fluids

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Telemetry and command systems

Data acquisition systems

Job description

K2 Space Corporation is seeking an Integration/Test Engineer to lead the testing of groundbreaking satellite technology. You'll be hands-on with spacecraft, authoring test procedures, and operating satellites during development and launch phases.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 1+ years of relevant experience, with a strong focus on integration and test processes. This position offers a base salary between $100,000 and $150,000, plus equity and comprehensive benefits.