Propulsion Electrical Test Engineer

The role

You will own the success of avionics testing for the development of high-powered electric propulsion systems. You will develop test hardware and software, lead multidisciplinary test campaigns, and conduct propulsion system hot-fire tests.

What you will do

• Lead setup, execution, and analysis of tests on electronic hardware
• Troubleshoot complex electronics, test setups, and anomalies
• Support environmental and functional testing including vibration, thermal vacuum, and EMI/EMC
• Design and fabricate test hardware, harnessing, and test systems
• Develop modular, reusable test automation software and drivers in Linux, Python, C++, Rust, etc
• Lead satellite subsystem test campaigns from kickoff through test report
• Develop data acquisition, control, and instrumentation systems
• Own project management of multiple test assets and acceptance testing of flight avionics
• 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

Required 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

Nice to have

• Experience designing analog control loops, solid state load switches, motor inverters, EMI/EMC compliance, or sensor signal conditioning circuits
• Experience with data acquisition, controls, and dedicated test equipment
• Proficient with circuit simulation tools such as LTspice
• Experience with component selection for use in radiation environments
• Familiarity with SMC-S-016 or MIL-STD-810 testing methods, including vibration, shock, and thermal testing
• Experience with power processing units (PPU) for electric propulsion testing
• Understanding of the failure modes of electrical systems in space environments
• Creative problem solver that can balance schedule, resource, and technical constraints

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical/dental/vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Many other perks

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license

About the company

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown for missions from LEO to deep space. The company is mass-producing high-power satellite platforms and is a high-growth Series D-funded company.