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K2 Space Corporation · 8 hours ago

Environmental Test Technician

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$32/hr - $45/hr

5+ years exp

K2 Space Corporation is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, aiming to unlock unprecedented performance levels across various orbits. The Environmental Test Technician will oversee complex test campaigns for satellite components and systems, including thermal vacuum and vibration testing, while contributing to the organization of the environmental test lab.

AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Independently program, instrument and operate various test assets, including typical environmental test applications (thermal, thermal-vacuum, vibration shaker, mechanical shock simulators, tension testers) and non-typical development test apparatuses (e.g. gravity offloaders, structural test fixtures)

Collaborate with engineering on test planning, fixture design, instrumentation, and test data analysis for thermal, dynamics, and mechanical testing

Deliver accurate and calibrated measurements along with measurement insights

Partner with engineering to analyze and interpret test data for troubleshooting hardware and test discrepancies

Maintain test lab equipment, manage inventory of test consumables, and work on 5S improvement projects

Responsible for preventative maintenance of test equipment

As part of a small team, you will perform other tasks to support manufacturing as needed

Qualification

Environmental TestingThermal Vacuum TestingVibration TestingShock TestingData AnalysisDAQ SystemsMES PlatformsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

5+ years of experience in environmental testing preferably in the aerospace industry

Experience conducting and leading tests such as thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, and thermal cycling for aerospace components

Proven experience in setting up and executing complex environmental tests with minimal supervision

Experience working in a highly iterative environment

Ability to operate autonomously and make decisions in real-time during testing operations

Excellent organization and communication skills with attention to detail during data analysis, reporting, and presenting findings to test engineers

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Familiarity with MES platforms such as SpaceX Warp Drive or similar systems

Proficiency with DAQ systems (NI DAQ, Keysight) used in capturing test data

Must be able to perform repetitive physical tasks such as bending or twisting, grasping, standing, lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, carrying, and use hands to operate tools or machine controls

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted

Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed