K2 Space Corporation · 10 hours ago
Avionics & Radiation Effects Test Technician
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$30/hr - $42/hr
5+ years expK2 Space Corporation is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, aimed at unlocking unprecedented performance levels. The Avionics & Radiation Effects Test Technician will be responsible for leading radiation test campaigns and ensuring the reliability of satellite avionics hardware in extreme radiation environments.
AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead cradle-to-grave radiation test campaigns (SEE, TID, DDD and materials) through coordinating test facilities/dates, designing electrical test setups, writing test procedures, executing tests, and documenting results
Design, fabricate, and assemble production quality test racks, basic PCBAs, and cable harnesses
Troubleshoot, repair, and modify electronic components, assemblies, parts, and systems
Perform tests and checkouts using standard lab equipment such as programmable power supplies, ohmmeters, oscilloscopes, DMM, SMU, logic analyzers and DAQs
Develop basic test automation, data collection and analysis scripts in Python
Own the scheduling and prioritization of component, board and subsystem radiation testing to support the hardware and vehicle lifecycle
Flash firmware and perform software load verifications under the direction of engineering team members
Build fixtures and tooling using an array of hand, power, and pneumatic mechanical tools
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience assembling, integrating, and testing electrical components, assemblies and/or hardware in the aerospace industry
Ability to set up and run common electrical measurements (voltage, current, timing, digital I/O)
Experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, SMUs, function generators, or logic analyzers
Demonstrated experience programming with Python to automated tests and analyses
Demonstrated ability in soldering and crimping as well as assembling cable harnesses and connectors
Comfortable reading schematics, datasheets, and test procedures
Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to document work clearly and follow structured test processes
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 50 lbs. unassisted
Must be available to travel up to 25% of the year to support radiation tests
Valid Driver's license
Preferred
1+ years of experience in the radiation effects testing (TID, SEE, proton, heavy ion, gamma, neutron, etc.)
Interest in learning radiation physics and its effects on satellite operations
Familiarity of radiation effects on semiconductor devices, including how to mitigate common failure modes
Familiarity with designing circuits and setups around common components such as transistors, regulators, digital/analog components and RF devices
Familiarity with FPGA or microcontroller-based test systems
Experience designing, building, and testing electrical assemblies, fixtures and test racks
Experience designing PCBs using common EDA tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad, OrCAD)
Ability to create, read, review, and redline electrical and test rack schematics
Experience developing modular, reusable test automation software and drivers in Linux, C++, Rust, Visual Studio, etc
Strong communication skills with ability to communicate hardware and systems problems and solutions
Experience performing crimping, wire stripping, continuity testing, connector pin outs, and routing and tie wrapping
IPC Certified for PCB and cable harness rework (IPC J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620)
Benefits
Unlimited paid time off
Medical/dental/vision coverage
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
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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