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HITL Engineer

K2 Space· Vehicle Operations
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Los Angeles, CA$100k - $140kfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL) Testbed Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining high-fidelity HITL test assets that integrate flight-like hardware with simulation, supporting system validation, verification, and on-orbit operations, and enabling scalable testbeds through automation and flexible configuration.

Responsibilities

  • Work with responsible engineers and software engineers to design a high-fidelity vehicle testbed ensuring high technical rigor and associated documentation.
  • Operate the HITL testbed in support of system validation, verification, and investigations, including on-orbit operations.
  • Receive, integrate, and test flight representative hardware into HITL testbeds.
  • Collaborate with design and systems engineers to create and build hardware simulation equipment.
  • Own, maintain, and document HITL table configuration and build out, including the supporting GSE racks.
  • Create and release harness drawings for required ground support and test equipment.
  • Investigate and troubleshoot testbed issues and drive further actions to improve future designs.
  • Design, maintain, and operate HITL racks deployed to customers for integration.
  • Support training events for mission operators for constellation management.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, computer, or other engineering discipline
  • 2+ years of experience in an integration/test/automation engineering role (includes internships and design/build/complete extracurricular projects)
  • Hands-on experience with HITL or Flatsat software verification testbeds.
  • Experience designing, building, and maintaining test racks and harnessing.
  • Experience testing and troubleshooting integrated avionics systems and their related components.
  • Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (PSU, Oscilloscope, DMM, etc.) and with ESD sensitive equipment.
  • Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

Skills

Required:Electrical/electronic hardware integration and testTestbed design and maintenanceHarness design/drawings

Benefits

  • Base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000 + equity in the company
  • Salary will be based on several factors including 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
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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