Senior Optical Avionics Test Engineer

K2 Space Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the company

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

K2 Space Corporation is hiring for a role focused on testing hardware and software for advanced optical payloads. You will design, build, and test hardware, develop automated drivers, and support end-to-end testing across multiple subsystems.

The position requires 5+ years in test hardware and strong coding skills in Python/C++/Rust, with a focus on Linux platforms. Join a fast-growing space startup delivering high-power satellite platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with test hardware design and software scripting.
• Strong programming abilities in Python, C++, or Rust.
• Experience designing, building, and testing electrical assemblies and test fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate test hardware, harnessing, and test systems for optical payload development testing.
• Develop modular, reusable test automation software and drivers in Python, Rust, C++ for Linux platforms.
• Execute development and production tests to meet internal and external customer needs.
• Develop data acquisition, control, and instrumentation systems for integrated-level testing.
• Own project management of multiple test assets and acceptance testing of optical avionics including upgrades.
• Design device simulators for component subsystems and HITL testbeds.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and testing schedules.
• Design and build optical tables with automated active alignment for high-rate testing.

Skills

Test hardware design

Python

C++

Rust

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer, aerospace, or related engineering

Tools

Linux

Test automation

Job description

K2 Space Corporation is hiring for a role focused on testing hardware and software for advanced optical payloads. You will design, build, and test hardware, develop automated drivers, and support end-to-end testing across multiple subsystems.

The position requires 5+ years in test hardware and strong coding skills in Python/C++/Rust, with a focus on Linux platforms. Join a fast-growing space startup delivering high-power satellite platforms.