Collaborate with design and systems engineers to define test plans with pass/fail criteria for vehicle checkouts
Develop test procedures used to confirm spacecraft hardware and software flightworthiness
Operate spacecraft (interpret telemetry, send commands) during system tests at the factory, test facilities, launch sites, and during pre-launch operations
Investigate and troubleshoot vehicle issues and drive further actions to reduce future failures
Understand general vehicle operations and become expert for at least 1 subsystem on the vehicle
Regularly lead and organize vehicle operations activities for the integration campaign
Act as a test conductor (and POC, if offsite) for environmental test campaigns
Own and maintain HITL table configuration and build out, including the racks
Create and release harness drawings for required ground support equipment
Support pre-launch activities at the launch provider’s payload processing facility
Support Mission Operations by acting as a satellite controller while vehicle is on-orbit
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)
Experience testing and troubleshooting spacecraft and their related components and systems, including subsystem checkouts and system acceptance testing
Experience with environmental testing, such as thermal vacuum or random vibration
Experience working in a clean room and with ESD-sensitive equipment
Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (PSU, Oscilloscope, DMM, etc.)
Hands-on experience with HITL or Flatsat software verification testbeds
Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills
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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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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.