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K2 Space

Avionics Test Engineer, Optical

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

As an Optical Avionics Test Engineer, you will be pivotal in developing production test hardware and software to deliver optical avionics through ATP and QTP. You will be working alongside the ...

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Direct and develop a team of test engineers and manufacturing technologists with mentoring, performance management, and professional development * Develop and implement departmental standards ...

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Huntsville, AL

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Direct and develop a team of test engineers and manufacturing technologists with mentoring, performance management, and professional development * Develop and implement departmental standards ...

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... report avionics development, qualification, and acceptance testing * Performing tests in ... Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer, aerospace engineering, physics, or a related field * 5+ ...

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Avionics Test Engineer, Optical

Avionics Test Engineer, Optical

K2 Space

Los Angeles, CA

$100K - $150K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

The Role 

K2's plan doesn't stop at satellite buses. Operating our own vehicles and manifesting regular rides to space uniquely positions K2 to design, test, and deploy-at-scale ambitious optical payloads in MEO, GEO, cis-lunar, and deep space on unprecedented timelines. The satellite bus is the platform - the payloads are the mission. 

As an Optical Avionics Test Engineer, you will be pivotal in developing production test hardware and software to deliver optical avionics through ATP and QTP. You will be working alongside the Optical team to interface with ambitious optical payloads, validate prototype designs, define test requirements, and design test infrastructure to meet critical programmatic milestones such as delivery of flight hardware to vehicle integration. 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 optical payload development testing 
  • Develop modular, reusable test automation software and drivers in Python, Rust, C++ for Linux platforms 
  • Execute development and production tests to meet internal and external customer needs 
  • Develop data acquisition, control, and instrumentation systems to test at the integrated level 
  • Own the project management of multiple test assets and acceptance testing of optical avionics including upgrades to support hardware lifecycle 
  • Design device simulators deployed across component subsystem and HITL testbeds  
  • Collaborate with a cross-functional team to establish product requirements, testing methods, and project test schedules 
  • Design and build optical tables with automated active alignment for high-rate optical testing 

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline or any equivalent combination of education and experience 
  • 2+ years of experience with test hardware design and software scripting 
  • Strong programming abilities (Python, C++, or Rust) 
  • Experience designing, building, and testing electrical assemblies and test fixtures 

Nice to Have 

  • Experience with design and testing of optical systems 
  • Experience with camera automation and quantitative image processing (ex. beam profiling), power meters, and laser interlocks. 
  • 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 
  • Understanding of the failure modes of electrical and optical systems in space environments 
  • Demonstrated ability to own electrical or optical hardware test systems within an integrated engineering team 
  • Creative problem solver that can balance schedule, resource, and technical constraints 

Compensation and Benefits: 

  • Base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $150,000 + 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 
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About K2 Space

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Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Year founded

2022

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