Development Test Engineer

3 hours, 29 minutes ago
Full-time
Junior
Quality Assurance and Testing

K2 Space Corporation

K2 Space builds high-powered satellite platforms and satellite buses for missions across LEO, MEO, and GEO, emphasizing higher payload power, large payload mass, vertical integration, and in-house manufacturing.

Defense and Space Manufacturing
51-200
Founded 2022
$180M raised

Description

  • Own kickoff, design, fabrication, build, operation, data collection, and results analysis for development tests.
  • Design test hardware, fixturing, and tooling using CAD, FEA, and hand calculations.
  • Activate test stands, operate test equipment and instrumentation, and execute tests safely and in an organized manner.
  • Troubleshoot performance issues and recommend solutions during test campaigns.
  • Communicate technical data, findings, and recommendations clearly across all levels of the organization.
  • Continuously improve test standards by creating tools, methods, and processes.
  • Define development test campaigns early in the role and support hands-on testing with flight hardware.
  • Validate designs through prototype testing and lead multidisciplinary test campaigns.
  • Support production and qualification testing as test scope grows over time.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or another relevant engineering discipline.
  • Experience with CAD or FEA software packages.
  • 2+ years of industry experience with mechanical, structural, and/or electromechanical design and analysis.
  • Experience designing, building, and testing mechanical assemblies and test fixtures for aerospace or terrestrial applications.
  • Hands-on fabrication experience.
  • Experience with data acquisition, controls, and dedicated test equipment is preferred.
  • Practical application of GD&T is preferred.
  • Experience with NX (Unigraphics) and Teamcenter PLM is preferred.
  • Experience performing structural analysis with Simcenter 3D, Femap, or Hypermesh is preferred.
  • Basic programming ability in Python, MATLAB, Simulink, C++, R, or LabVIEW is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to own mechanical hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team outside a classroom setting is preferred.
  • Understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems in space environments is preferred.
  • Independent, self-motivated mindset with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills is preferred.
  • Must be a U.S. person or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license due to ITAR requirements.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $100,000 to $140,000 plus equity.
  • Compensation is based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience level.
  • Comprehensive benefits package with paid time off.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Additional perks and benefits are included.

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