Work with responsible engineers and software engineers to design a high-fidelity vehicle testbed ensuring high technical rigor and associated documentation.
Operate the HITL testbed in support of system validation, verification, and investigations, including on-orbit operations.
Receive, integrate, and test flight representative hardware into HITL testbeds.
Collaborate with design and systems engineers to create and build hardware simulation equipment.
Own, maintain, and document HITL table configuration and build out, including the supporting GSE racks.
Create and release harness drawings for required ground support and test equipment.
Investigate and troubleshoot testbed issues and drive further actions to improve future designs.
Design, maintain, and operate HITL racks deployed to customers for integration.
Support training events for mission operators for constellation management.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, computer, or other engineering discipline
2+ years of experience in an integration/test/automation engineering role (includes internships and design/build/compete extracurricular projects)
Hands-on experience with HITL or Flatsat software verification testbeds.
Experience designing, building, and maintaining test racks and harnessing.
Experience testing and troubleshooting integrated avionics systems and their related components.
Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (PSU, Oscilloscope, DMM, etc.) and with ESD sensitive equipment.
Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills
Desire to continually raise the bar of “good enough” and innovate novel solutions for scaling HITL.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000 + equity in the company
Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!
If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
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The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.
Equal Opportunity
K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
About K2 Space
Aerospace & DefenseFounded 2022
Satellite manufacturer building the largest and most powerful spacecraft platforms in orbit, engineered for LEO, MEO, GEO, and cislunar missions.