Senior Spacecraft Test & Integration Lead (Equity)

K2 Space; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Equity in the company

Job summary

A pioneering aerospace company located in California is seeking an experienced test engineer to lead spacecraft testing operations. The successful candidate will have a strong background in integrating and troubleshooting spacecraft, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with design teams. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline and offers a competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $175,000 along with equity. Join us in shaping the future of satellite technology and making significant contributions to space exploration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an integration/test/automation engineering role.
• 3+ years of experience testing and troubleshooting spacecraft and their related components.
• Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes and DMMS.

Responsibilities

• Operate spacecraft and interpret telemetry during system tests.
• Collaborate with engineers to define test plans.
• Mentor more junior team members.
• Manage relationships with launch vehicle providers.

Skills

Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment

Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills

Experience with environmental testing

Experience testing and troubleshooting spacecraft

Proficient in Python and/or Rust

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Oscilloscope

Digital Multimeter (DMM)

Job description

A pioneering aerospace company located in California is seeking an experienced test engineer to lead spacecraft testing operations. The successful candidate will have a strong background in integrating and troubleshooting spacecraft, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with design teams. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline and offers a competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $175,000 along with equity. Join us in shaping the future of satellite technology and making significant contributions to space exploration.