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Senior Electro-Mechanical Test Engineer

K2 Space· Mechanical
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Los Angeles, CA$140k - $175kFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Senior Electro-Mechanical Test Engineer responsible for leading and executing electromechanical test campaigns from development through production, designing test hardware and setups, and mentoring a growing team in a fast-paced, high-growth aerospace environment.

Responsibilities

  • Own kickoff, design, fabrication, build, activation, data collection, and conclusion/results for both development tests and production testing at rate
  • Design test hardware, fixturing, and tooling using CAD, schematic tools, electrical analysis, and hand calculations
  • Demonstrate best practices for activating test assets, operating test equipment, instrumentation, and executing tests in a safe and organized manner
  • Troubleshoot performance issues and recommend solutions during test campaigns and production buildout
  • Clearly communicate technical data, findings, and recommendations to team members across all levels of the organization
  • 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 electromechanical test, design, and analysis
  • Experience designing, building, and testing electromechanical 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, FEA, or Electrical analysis software packages
  • Proficiency with test automation and standard software tools (such as Python, MATLAB, Simulink, C++, R, LabVIEW)
  • Hands-on fabrication experience

Skills

Required:Mechanical engineering fundamentalsCAD and analysis tools

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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