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Senior Development Test Technician

K2 Space· Production
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Los Angeles, CA$40/hr - $52/hrfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior Development Test Technician responsible for validating next-generation spacecraft hardware, executing development test campaigns, building test setups, and performing structural and mechanical testing in the Mega Structures Lab for Mega Class satellite programs.

Responsibilities

  • Build, assemble, modify, and tear down complex development test stands, fixtures, and one-off engineering hardware
  • Prepare test articles, for development and qualification testing
  • Execute static load, proof load, structural verification, leak checks, and subsystem development testing
  • Assemble hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical systems used during testing
  • Install, route, and verify instrumentation and data acquisition hardware, including load cells, strain gauges, displacement sensors, accelerometers, thermocouples, video systems, and test harnesses
  • Perform fabrication and modification to fixtures and test hardware using manual machining, drilling, cutting, grinding, sanding, and other shop tools to support rapid iteration
  • Collaborate closely with Structural, Manufacturing, and Test Engineers throughout development
  • Troubleshoot test equipment, instrumentation, fixtures, and hardware anomalies
  • Identify technical risks and opportunities to improve tooling, test methods, lab processes, and overall test reliability
  • Monitor inventory of tooling, fittings, hoses, consumables, and other test equipment
  • Participate in rigging, crane, and lifting operations for test articles and test equipment
  • Process work orders, lab maintenance requests, and test documentation as required
  • Maintain lab readiness through 5S, calibration tracking, preventative maintenance, and equipment upkeep
  • Operate independently with a high level of ownership while raising technical concerns and driving safe test execution

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of hands-on aerospace development, environmental test, or structural test experience
  • Experience working with high energy test systems and promoting a strong safety culture through rigorous procedures and best practices
  • Experience assembling complex mechanical systems from engineering drawings
  • Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
  • Experience operating DAQ systems (Dewesoft, MTS, Revel, or similar)
  • Experience assembling hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Experience operating cranes, forklifts, lifting equipment, and rigging safety
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to communicate technical risks and concerns
  • Strong ownership mentality and attention to detail

Skills

Required:Aerospace development/test experienceMechanical troubleshootingDAQ systems (Dewesoft, MTS, Revel)Hydraulic and pneumatic systemsRigging and lifting safety
Nice to have:Engineering drawing literacy (GD&T)

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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