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K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · RF & Comms · first seen 2026-07-16
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The Role

You will own the success of Avionics testing involving the computing, data acquisition, RF, and power subsystems that are key to satellite operation. In your first 6 months, you will develop production quality test hardware and software to deliver flight avionics through ATP and QTP for the first Mega satellite constellation. You will work alongside Electrical and RF Engineering teams to interface with Avionics hardware, validate prototype designs, define test requirements, and design test infrastructure. In your first year, you will lead multidisciplinary test campaigns, root cause investigations, and production improvements to ensure reliability and scalability.

Responsibilities

  • Design and fabricate test hardware, harnessing, and test systems to support electrical and RF development testing
  • Develop modular, reusable test automation software and drivers in Linux, Python, C++, Rust, etc.
  • Execute development and production tests to meet internal and external customer needs
  • Lead satellite subsystem test campaigns from kickoff through test report and beyond
  • Develop data acquisition, control, and instrumentation systems to test at the integrated level
  • Own project management of multiple test assets and acceptance testing of flight avionics including hardware lifecycle upgrades
  • Design device simulators deployed across component subsystem and HITL testbeds
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish product requirements, testing methods, and project test schedules

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer, or other relevant engineering discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 2+ years of experience with test hardware design and software management
  • Strong programming abilities (Python, C++, Rust)
  • Experience with RF test equipment such as vector network analyzers (VNA) and spectrum analyzers

Nice to Have

  • Experience with data acquisition, controls, and dedicated test equipment
  • Familiarity with SMC-S-016 or MIL-STD-810 testing methods, including vibration, shock, and thermal testing
  • Experience with software-defined radio hardware development, including high-speed RF data converters (DAC/ADC), clock trees, and data converter interfaces
  • Experience with RF equipment calibration, dataflow testing, and radiated end-to-end validation
  • Experience with serial and ethernet communications
  • Understanding of failure modes of electrical systems in space environments
  • Demonstrated ability to own electrical hardware test systems within an integrated engineering team
  • Creative problem-solving balancing schedule, resource, and technical constraints

Compensation and Benefits

  • Base salary: $100,000-$150,000 + equity
  • Salary based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience level
  • Comprehensive benefits: paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and additional perks

Export Compliance

This role requires access to ITAR-controlled information and items. The person hired must either be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.