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Added 16 days ago
Senior Avionics Systems Integration Engineer
Castelion Corporation
Torrance, CA
…of next-generation hypersonic missile systems. As a Senior Avionics Systems Integration Engineer, you'll be part of a cross-disciplinary team responsible for the seamless integration of…
Added 19 days ago
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Founding Lead Avionics Engineer
Pillar Space
Los Angeles, CA
- $185,000 to $275,000 USD / year
This is not a narrow board-design role. You will own the full avionics system: flight computers and data handling, power conditioning and distribution, sensor and actuator interfaces, RF…
Added 21 days ago
Radiation Effects Test Engineer II
Blue Origin Personnel, LLC
United States
Direct hands-on experience performing component/system radiation effects test and employing measurement hardware.
Added 21 days ago
Launch and Test Engineer III (Avionics)
Blue Origin Personnel, LLC
Space Coast, FL
We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Launch & Test Engineer to join our OLS Test Operations team within the Launch Site Execution (LSE) branch of the Launch Operations Division at…
Added 21 days ago
New Graduate Engineer, Mechanical - '26/'27 (Starlink)
SpaceX
Redmond, WA
Bus Avionics Team: partner with the Bus electrical engineers, design for anything from mechanical avionics modules, thermal, structural, new component selection, harnessing, integration to…
Added 21 days ago
Mechanical Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)
SpaceX
Redmond, WA
Bus Avionics Team: partner with the Bus electrical engineers, design for anything from mechanical avionics modules, thermal, structural, new component selection, harnessing, integration to…
Added 21 days ago
Mechanical Engineer, Satellite Harnessing (Starlink)
SpaceX
Redmond, WA
As an Avionics Design Engineer on the Starlink team, you will own harness design from concept and component selection, through to production, qualification, and system integration. This…
Added 21 days ago
Harness Design Engineer (Starshield)
SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA
Serve as the responsible engineer for satellite avionics interconnection systems, owning outcomes across design, integration, test, production, launch, and in-orbit operations
Added 21 days ago
Harness Design Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)
SpaceX
Redmond, WA
As an Avionics Design Engineer on the Starlink team, you will own harness design from concept and component selection, through to production, qualification, and system integration. This…
Added 21 days ago
Electric Propulsion Engineer, Avionics (Starshield)
SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA
SpaceX is hiring an Electric Propulsion Engineer (avionics focus) to join a collaborative engineering team working on design, analysis, build, and test of high-volume, flight-qualified…
Added 21 days ago
Senior Reliability Supplier Industrialization Engineer, PCBA & Harnessing
Mach Industries
Huntington Beach, CA
Mach Industries is seeking a Senior Reliability Supplier Industrialization Engineer focused on avionics, printed circuit board assemblies, and harnessing to qualify, develop, and scale…
Added 21 days ago
May 2027 New Graduate Engineer, Electrical / Avionics
Mach Industries
Huntington Beach, CA
Mach Industries is seeking a New Graduate Electrical & Avionics Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and testing of electrical systems for next-generation autonomous…
Added 21 days ago
Dec 2026 New Graduate Engineer, Electrical / Avionics
Mach Industries
Huntington Beach, CA
Mach Industries is seeking a New Graduate Electrical & Avionics Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and testing of electrical systems for next-generation autonomous…
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Founding Lead Space Power Electronics Engineer
Pillar Space
Los Angeles, CA
- $185,000 to $275,000 USD / year
We're seeking a Founding Lead Space Power Electronics Engineer to take ownership of the electrical power system from first principles - driving the design of power generation, energy…
Added 21 days ago
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Founding Lead Structures Engineer
Pillar Space
Los Angeles, CA
- $185,000 to $275,000 USD / year
We're seeking a Founding Lead Structures Engineer to own the structural architecture and analysis of our spacecraft from first principles: the primary and secondary structure, load paths,…
Added 21 days ago
Senior Avionics Test Engineer, Optical
K2 Space
Los Angeles, CA
As an Optical Avionics Test Engineer, you will be pivotal in developing production test hardware and software to deliver optical avionics through ATP and QTP. You will be working alongside…
Added 21 days ago
Senior Avionics Systems Engineer
K2 Space
Los Angeles, CA
You will be the Responsible Engineer for system design, analysis, testing and integration of Avionics with specialized focus on spacecraft charging, radiation, EMI, and/or RF. You will have…
Added 21 days ago
RF Test Engineer
K2 Space
Los Angeles, CA
You will own the success of Avionics testing involving the computing, data acquisition, RF, and power subsystems that are key to our satellite operation. In your first 6 months, you will be…
Added 21 days ago
Propulsion Electrical Test Engineer
K2 Space
Los Angeles, CA
You will own the success of avionics testing involving the development of the highest-powered electric propulsion system ever flown. In your first 6 months, you will be pivotal in…
Added 21 days ago
Principal Avionics Systems Engineer
K2 Space
Los Angeles, CA
You will be the Responsible Engineer for system design, analysis, testing and integration of Avionics with specialized focus on spacecraft charging, radiation, EMI, and/or RF. You will have…
Added 21 days ago
Avionics Test Engineer, Optical
K2 Space
Los Angeles, CA
As an Optical Avionics Test Engineer, you will be pivotal in developing production test hardware and software to deliver optical avionics through ATP and QTP. You will be working alongside…
Added 21 days ago
Avionics Test Engineer
K2 Space
Los Angeles, CA
You will own the success of Avionics testing involving the computing, data acquisition, RF, and power subsystems that are key to our satellite operation. In your first 6 months, you will be…
Added 21 days ago
Avionics Systems/Test Engineering Intern – Summer 2027
K2 Space
Los Angeles, CA
We’re looking for a stellar Avionics Systems/Test Engineering Intern to join our team for a 3 month internship. Working closely with our engineers, you will be responsible for system…
Added 21 days ago
Avionics Systems Engineer
K2 Space
Los Angeles, CA
You will be responsible for system design, analysis, testing and integration of avionics on some of the largest, most powerful, rapidly designed and manufactured satellites. You will have…
Added 21 days ago
Mechanical Engineer II
Fortastra Corporation
Torrance, CA
You will contribute to spacecraft configuration, component packaging, mounts and brackets, and detailed part and assembly design. You will work closely with propulsion, avionics, GNC,…

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K2 Space

RF Test Engineer

Los Angeles, CA, United States

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Job details

Experience: 2+ years of experience with test hardware design and software management
Posting language: English
Posted: Jul 7, 2026

Original job description

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price - and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers, we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.

The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today's and tomorrow's massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits.

With multiple launches in 2027 and plans to scale to 100 satellites a year, we're Building Bigger - helping develop the solar system and build toward 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 high-growth Series D-funded company, we'd love for you to apply.

The Role

You will own the success of Avionics testing involving the computing, data acquisition, RF, and power subsystems that are key to our satellite operation. In your first 6 months, you will be pivotal in developing production quality test hardware and software to deliver flight avionics through ATP and QTP for the first Mega satellite constellation. You will be working alongside the Electrical and RF Engineering teams to interface with Avionics hardware, validate prototype designs, define test requirements, and design test infrastructure to meet critical programmatic milestones such as delivery of flight hardware to vehicle integration. In your first year, you will lead multidisciplinary test campaigns, root cause investigations, and production improvements to ensure reliability and scalability.

Responsibilities

Design and fabricate test hardware, harnessing, and test systems to support electrical and RF development testing
Develop modular, reusable test automation software and drivers in Linux, Python, C++, Rust, etc.
Execute development and production tests to meet internal and external customer needs
Lead satellite subsystem test campaigns from kickoff, through test report, and beyond
Develop data acquisition, control, and instrumentation systems to test at the integrated level
Own the project management of multiple test assets and acceptance testing of flight avionics including upgrades to support hardware lifecycle
Design device simulators deployed across component subsystem and HITL testbeds
Collaborate with a cross-functional team to establish product requirements, testing methods, and project test schedules

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer, or other relevant engineering discipline or any equivalent combination of education and experience
2+ years of experience with test hardware design and software management
Strong programming abilities (Python, C++, Rust)
Experience with RF test equipment such as vector network analyzers (VNA), spectrum analyzer, etc.

Nice to Have

Experience with data acquisition, controls, and dedicated test equipment
Familiarity with SMC-S-016 or MIL-STD-810 testing methods, including vibration, shock, and thermal testing
Experience with software-defined radio hardware development, including high-speed RF data converters (digital to analog and analog to digital converters), clock trees, and data converter interfaces
Experience with calibration of RF equipment, dataflow testing, and radiated end-to-end validation
Experience with the practical application of serial and ethernet communications
Understanding of the failure modes of electrical systems in space environments
Demonstrated ability to own electrical hardware test systems within an integrated engineering team
Creative problem solver that can balance schedule, resource, and technical constraints

Compensation and Benefits:

Base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $150,000 + equity in the company
Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks

If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!

If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

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As defined in the ITAR, “U.S. Persons” include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a “U.S. Person.”

The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.

Equal Opportunity

K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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Test hardware
Test automation
Linux
Python
C++
Rust
Project management
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