K2 Space
Avionics Test Engineer, Optical
$100K–$150K
Los Angeles, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted May 18, 2026
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles - Experience
- 2+ years of experience with test hardware design and software scripting.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.
About the job
Develops production test hardware and software, and leads testing of optical avionics and payloads through acceptance and qualification.
What you'll do
- Design and fabricate test hardware, harnesses, test systems, and optical tables for payload development and production testing.
- Develop reusable test automation software and drivers; build data acquisition, control, instrumentation, and device-simulation systems.
- Lead test campaigns, acceptance testing, root-cause investigations, and cross-functional planning for optical avionics.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer, aerospace, or another relevant engineering discipline, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2+ years of experience with test hardware design and software scripting.
- Strong programming abilities in Python, C++, or Rust.
- Experience designing, building, and testing electrical assemblies and test fixtures.
Nice to have
- Experience designing and testing optical systems, camera automation, quantitative image processing, power meters, or laser interlocks.
- Experience with data acquisition and controls, test equipment, environmental testing methods, or space-system failure modes.
Pay
USD 100,000 - USD 150,000 base salary
Tools
Python, Rust, C++, Linux, SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-810
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