K2 Space
K2 Space is building large, high-powered spacecraft for the next generation of space development. Backed by Lightspeed Venture Partners, Altimeter Capital, and many others ($200M raised to date) , we intend to mass produce the highest-powered satellite platforms ever built for missions across LEO to Deep Space.
The rise of launch vehicles like Falcon 9 and Starship enables the move from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance. We believe this new era requires spacecraft with a fundamentally different design in order to fully utilize the massive rockets coming to market.
We’re a team that believes the future lies in building large, high-powered satellites that can handle multiple orbits. This is a necessity if we ever want to develop the solar system, and become a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization.
If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a groundbreaking Series B space startup, we’d love for you to apply.
The Role
You will own the success of Avionics testing involving the computing, data acquisition, RF, and power subsystems that are key to our satellite operation. In your first 6 months, you will be pivotal in developing production quality test hardware and software to deliver flight avionics through ATP and QTP for the first Mega satellite constellation. You will be working alongside the Electrical and RF Engineering teams to interface with Avionics hardware, validate prototype designs, define test requirements, and design test infrastructure to meet critical programmatic milestones such as delivery of flight hardware to vehicle integration. In your first year, you will lead multidisciplinary test campaigns, root cause investigations, and production improvements 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
Qualifications
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.
Nice to Have
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
Compensation and Benefits:
Base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $150,000 + equity in the company
Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
Comprehensive benefits package including unlimited paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!
If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
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