Avionics Test Engineer

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$100k–$150k

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K2 Space Avionics Test Engineer at K2 Space responsible for avionics testing of computing, data acquisition, RF, and power subsystems. Develop production quality test hardware and software and lead multidisciplinary test campaigns to ensure reliability and scalability.

Responsibilities

Design and fabricate test hardware, harnessing, and test systems to support electrical and RF development testing
Develop modular, reusable test automation software and drivers in Linux, Python, C++, Rust, etc.
Execute development and production tests to meet internal and external customer needs
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

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in electricalStrong programming abilities (PythonExperience with data acquisition

Required

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer, or other relevant engineering discipline or any equivalent combination of education and experience
2+ years of experience with test hardware design and software management
Strong programming abilities (Python, C++, Rust)
Experience with RF test equipment such as vector network analyzers (VNA), spectrum analyzer, etc.

Preferred

Experience with data acquisition, controls, and dedicated test equipment
Familiarity with SMC-S-016 or MIL-STD-810 testing methods, including vibration, shock, and thermal testing
Experience with software-defined radio hardware development, including high-speed RF data converters (digital to analog and analog to digital converters), clock trees, and data converter interfaces
Experience with calibration of RF equipment, dataflow testing, and radiated end-to-end validation
Experience with the practical application of serial and ethernet communications
Understanding of the failure modes of electrical systems in space environments
Demonstrated ability to own electrical hardware test systems within an integrated engineering team
Creative problem solver that can balance schedule, resource, and technical constraints

Benefits

Dental
Vision
PTO
Equity/RSU
Parental Leave
Life Insurance

Company

K2 Space

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