Avionics Test Engineer

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
• 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
• Design device simulators deployed across component subsystem and HITL testbeds
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish product requirements and test schedules

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data acquisition, controls, and dedicated test equipment
• Familiarity with SMC-S-016 or MIL-STD-810 testing methods (vibration, shock, thermal)
• Experience with software-defined radio hardware development
• Experience with calibration of RF equipment and radiated end-to-end validation
• Practical application of serial and ethernet communications
• Understanding of electrical system failure modes in space environments

About the Company

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by leading investors, K2 is mass-producing high-power satellite platforms for missions from LEO to deep space.