Avionics Systems Engineer

K2 Space -posted 9 months ago

$100,000 - $150,000/Yr

Full-time • Entry Level

Los Angeles, CA

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K2 Space is building large, high-powered spacecraft for the next generation of space development. Backed by Lightspeed Venture Partners, Altimeter Capital, and many others ($180M raised to date), we intend to mass produce the highest-powered satellite platforms ever built for missions across LEO to Deep Space. The rise of launch vehicles like Falcon 9 and Starship enables the move from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance. We believe this new era requires spacecraft with a fundamentally different design in order to fully utilize the massive rockets coming to market. We’re a team that believes the future lies in building large, high-powered satellites that can handle multiple orbits. This is a necessity if we ever want to develop the solar system, and become a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a groundbreaking Series B space startup, we’d love for you to apply.

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

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

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

Base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $150,000 + equity in the company
Comprehensive benefits package including unlimited paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks

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