K2 Space Corporation · 2 days ago
Avionics HITL & Test Technician
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$28/hr - $40/hr
5+ years expK2 Space Corporation is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, aiming to unlock unprecedented performance levels across various orbits. The Avionics HITL & Test Technician will be responsible for building and maintaining avionics and software test assets, ensuring quality and reliability of electrical components and systems.
AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support full build and maintenance of HITL (Hardware-In-The-Loop) test assets, including installation of avionics hardware, manufacturing and routing of wire harnesses, and fabrication of load simulators
Assemble production test racks for HITL, acceptance testing, and qualification of flight hardware
Follow engineering procedures to perform electrical checkouts such as continuity, discontinuity, and multimeter measurements on components and vehicle systems
Assist design engineering throughout the hardware development and pre-production stages by supporting specification development, component assembly and process validation testing
Work autonomously and coordinate cross-functionally with various engineering and technician team to meet high pace schedule and quality requirements
Successfully use an array of hand, power, and pneumatic mechanical tools to build fixtures, interfacing panels, and tooling assemblies
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience assembling, integrating, and testing electronic hardware in the aerospace industry
1+ years of SMT/through-hole soldering, using electronics equipment, and assembling test racks
Demonstrated skill and proficiency in soldering and crimping as well as assembling cable harnesses and connectors
Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed
Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces
Must be able to lift and carry parts or equipment up to 25 lbs. unassisted
Preferred
IPC Certified for PCB and cable harness rework (IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620)
Hand soldering ability that meets IPC J-STD-001
Experience designing, building, and testing electrical assemblies and test fixtures
Experience performing crimping, wire stripping, continuity testing, connector pin outs, and routing and tie wrapping
Ability to drill and tap holes, and use common shop equipment such as drill press, grinders, and band saws
Ability to create, read, review, and redline electrical and test rack schematics
Strong communication skills with ability to communicate hardware and systems problems
Experience developing or writing company specifications and qualifying build methods for production around wire harness, test rack fabrication, and integration
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off
Medical/dental/vision coverage
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
And many other perks
Company
K2 Space Corporation
Making previously impossible missions possible
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$425.53MKey Investors
RedpointAltimeter CapitalAlpine Space Ventures
2025-12-11Series C· $250M
2025-02-13Series B· $110M
2024-02-13Series A· $50M
Leadership Team
Karan Kunjur
Co-Founder
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