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Senior Development Test Engineer

K2 Space· Mechanical
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Los Angeles, CA$140k - $175kfull-timePosted 10mo ago

About the role

Senior Development Test Engineer role at K2 Space focused on leading development, testing, and verification across structural, thermal, fluid, dynamic, and electromechanical systems for satellite platforms. You will own test campaigns from kickoff through full vehicle qualification, design test hardware, mentor team members, and ensure safe, rigorous testing practices.

Responsibilities

  • Own kickoff, design, fabrication, build, operation, data collection, and conclusion/results for development tests through full vehicle qualification campaigns
  • Design test hardware, fixturing, and tooling using CAD, FEA, and hand calculations
  • Demonstrate best practices for 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
  • Anticipate future testing needs by collaborating with test suppliers and performing high impact infrastructure trade studies
  • Lead improvements to testing standards with company-wide impact by creating tools, methods, and processes
  • Guide and mentor team members with designs, workload, scheduling, and communication

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of industry experience with mechanical, structural, and/or electromechanical test, 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)
  • Experience with CAD or FEA software packages
  • Hands-on fabrication experience

Skills

Required:Mechanical design and testing

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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