K2 Space

RF Test Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

Sponsorship not specified$100k-$150kDetected 14 days ago

PythonRustC++LinuxProject ManagementAvionicsMIL-STDHardware DesignRF EngineeringTest AutomationCommunication

About 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.

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.
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
K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit.
Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!

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

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
Creative problem solver that can balance schedule, resource, and technical constraints
If you don't meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply!

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 paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks

K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer
employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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