Propulsion Test Engineer

K2 Space (1 month ago)

Los Angeles, CAOnsiteFull TimeMedior$83,096 - $111,523 (estimated)Propulsion Engineering

About this role

This role owns the development and production testing program for high-powered Hall thruster propulsion systems, including implementation of diagnostics and test instrumentation. The engineer will validate flight hardware, support multidisciplinary test campaigns, and drive qualification and production test efforts for novel high-power thrusters. The position is at an early-stage Series B space startup focused on large, high-powered satellite platforms.

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Required Skills

Vacuum Chambers
Test Stands
Data Acquisition
Hall Thrusters
Feed Systems
Power Electronics
HIL Systems
Test Scripting
Troubleshooting
Documentation

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering

About K2 Space

k2space.com

K2 Space develops a satellite bus that delivers the capabilities of large, high‑performance satellites at the price point and production speed of small satellites, breaking the historic correlation between mass and cost. Their multi‑orbit, high‑capability spacecraft are designed for commercial, scientific, and defense missions that need heavier payloads, longer lifetimes, and greater onboard performance than typical smallsats. K2 emphasizes rapid production and lower cost‑per‑kg through a scalable, purpose‑built architecture, enabling customers to field enterprise‑grade space systems faster and more affordably than with traditional large satellites.