Propulsion Electrical Test Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead setup, execution, and analysis of tests on electronic hardware, including circuit boards and spacecraft power systems
• Troubleshoot complex electronics, test setups, and anomalies in collaboration with engineering teams
• Support environmental and functional testing, including vibration, thermal vacuum, and EMI/EMC testing
• Design and fabricate test hardware, harnessing, and test systems to support propulsion development testing
• Develop modular, reusable test automation software and drivers in Linux, Python, C++, Rust, etc.
• 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 in hardware testing, validation, or related roles
• Strong programming abilities in Python, C++, or Rust
• Solid understanding of electronic circuits, schematics, and components
• Experience designing multi-layer PCBAs for high-power or avionics applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing analog control loops, motor inverters, or sensor signal conditioning circuits
• Experience with data acquisition, controls, and dedicated test equipment
• Proficient with circuit simulation tools such as LTspice
• Experience with component selection for use in radiation environments
• Familiarity with SMC-S-016 or MIL-STD-810 testing methods
• Experience with power processing units (PPU) for electric propulsion testing

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.