Principal Development Test Engineer

k2 space

Los Angeles, CA, United States
Base: $150,000 - $185,000; bonus/equity: equity in...
On-site
Mechanical structures testing
Materials testing
Electromechanical subsystems testing
As Principal Development Test Engineer, you will own the success of testing mechanical structures, materials, and electromechanical subsystems that will be key to our satellite operation

Job Summary

  • As Principal Development Test Engineer, you will own the success of testing mechanical structures, materials, and electromechanical subsystems that will be key to our satellite operation.
  • In your first 6 months, you will define large-scale development test campaigns, design and build test setups, and be hands-on with flight hardware.
  • You will drive company-wide best practices and make a large positive impact on the success of the K2 Space by leading large test campaigns and mentoring the growing team.

Matching Summary

As Principal Development Test Engineer, you will own the success of testing mechanical structures, materials, and electromechanical subsystems that will be key to our satellite operation.

Salary

Base: $150,000 - $185,000; Bonus/Equity: equity in the company; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Mechanical structures testing
  • Materials testing
  • Electromechanical subsystems testing
  • Test hardware design and fabrication
  • Data acquisition systems
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Independent and self-motivated
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Written and oral communication skills
  • Practical programming abilities

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of industry experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering
  • Experience with CAD or FEA software
  • Hands-on fabrication experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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