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Development Test Engineer

K2 Space· Mechanical
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Los Angeles, CA$100k - $140kFull-timePosted 10mo ago

About the role

Role focused on owning development and qualification testing for mechanical, structural, thermal, fluid, dynamic, and electromechanical systems on flight hardware, with hands-on test setup, data collection, and cross-functional coordination in a fast-growing satellite company.

Responsibilities

  • Own kickoff, design, fabrication, build, operation, data collection, and conclusion/results for development tests
  • Design test hardware, fixturing, and tooling using CAD, FEA, and hand calculations
  • Have a hands-on approach to activating test stands, operating test equipment, instrumentation, and executing tests in a safe and organized manner
  • Troubleshoot performance issues and recommend solutions during test campaigns
  • Clearly communicate technical data, findings, and recommendations to team members across all levels of the organization
  • Continuously improve test standards by creating tools, methods, and processes

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline
  • Experience with CAD or FEA software packages
  • 2+ years of industry experience with mechanical, structural, and/or electromechanical design and analysis
  • Experience designing, building, and testing mechanical assemblies and test fixtures for aerospace or terrestrial applications (satellite mechanical systems, payloads, launch vehicles, propulsion systems, and/or aircraft structures and mechanisms)
  • Hands-on fabrication experience

Skills

Required:Mechanical design and analysisCAD/FEA

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
Last updated Sep 9, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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