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Propulsion Electrical Test Engineer

K2 Space· Propulsion
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Los Angeles, CA$100k - $150kfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Role focused on avionics and propulsion test for high-power electric propulsion systems, leading test campaigns, developing production-quality test hardware/software, and ensuring reliability and scalability of flight avionics for a large satellite constellation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead setup, execution, and analysis of tests on electronic hardware, including circuit boards and spacecraft power systems
  • Troubleshoot complex electronics, test setups, and anomalies in collaboration with engineering teams
  • Support environmental and functional testing, including vibration, thermal vacuum, and EMI/EMC testing
  • Design and fabricate test hardware, harnessing, and test systems to support propulsion development testing
  • Develop modular, reusable test automation software and drivers in Linux, Python, C++, Rust, etc
  • Lead satellite subsystem test campaigns from kickoff, through test report, and beyond
  • 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 flight 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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer, or other relevant engineering discipline or any equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 2+ years of experience in hardware testing, validation, or related roles
  • Strong programming abilities (Python, C++, Rust)
  • Solid understanding of electronic circuits, schematics, and components
  • Experience designing multi-layer PCBAs for high-power or avionics applications

Skills

Required:Programming in PythonC++PCB designElectronics debugging
Nice to have:Rust

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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