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K2 Space Corporation · 1 month ago

Avionics Systems Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$100K/yr - $150K/yr

2+ years exp

K2 Space Corporation is building large, high-powered spacecraft for the next generation of space development. The Avionics Systems Engineer will be responsible for system design, analysis, testing, and integration of avionics on advanced satellite platforms, collaborating with a cross-functional team to ensure successful spacecraft operation.

AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as Responsible Engineer for Avionics system design, performance, and hardware across the computing, power system, instrumentation, RF components, GNC sensors, and harnessing on the satellite bus

Collaborate closely within the cross functional Engineering teams to capture requirements, lead design trades, and integrate the design into the spacecraft systems

Create and update technical documentation including system diagrams, schematics, interface control documents, procedures, test/anomaly reports

Execute Avionics component and system testing on flight hardware through development acceptance, qualification, and integration testing

Support spacecraft integration testing, production issue dispositions, troubleshooting failures, and managing overall spacecraft risk

Design, develop and build Avionics production infrastructure

Write modular, reusable test, analysis, and automation software in Python and Rust

Effectively manage and communicate project plan, milestones, and schedule execution

Qualification

Avionics system designSpace-grade avionics integrationEnvironmental testingElectrical test equipmentNX CAD softwarePCB design softwareLinux programmingCreative problem solvingPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering or any equivalent combination of education and experience

2+ years of experience in the documentation, development, testing, and integration of space-grade avionics systems

Ability to work in a fast-paced and high velocity start-up atmosphere

Creative problem solver that can assess risk and make collaborative design and development decisions

Preferred

Hands-on experience with environmental testing for space electronics and harnessing such as thermal, thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, radiation, and EMI/EMC testing per SMC-S-016

Competence with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, etc.)

Strong presentation experience in highly technical design forums and reviews (Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, Flight Readiness Reviews, etc.)

Proficient with NX or similar CAD software including electrical harness routing

Expertise in PCB schematic capture and board layout, ideally using Altium or similar software

Experience with Linux, Bash, C++, MODBUS

Experience with vehicle level testing including writing test procedures, creating robust and efficient test sequencing, and analytical data review to evaluate hardware health