Senior Development Test Technician

TL;DR

Senior Development Test Technician (Aerospace): Validating next-generation spacecraft hardware for the Mega Class satellite by building and executing development test campaigns with an accent on structural/mechanical testing, instrumentation/DAQ setup, and safe operation of complex test stands. Focus on assembling hydraulic/pneumatic systems, troubleshooting test equipment and anomalies, and maintaining lab readiness while driving technical risks and reliability improvements.

Company

K2 Space Corporation builds high-power satellites for missions from LEO to deep space.

What you will do

• Build, assemble, modify, and tear down complex development test stands, fixtures, and one-off engineering hardware.
• Prepare test articles and execute static load, proof load, structural verification, leak checks, and subsystem development testing.
• Assemble hydraulic and pneumatic systems used during testing.
• Install, route, and verify instrumentation and data acquisition hardware (load cells, strain gauges, displacement sensors, accelerometers, thermocouples, video systems, and test harnesses).
• Fabricate and modify fixtures and test hardware using manual machining and shop tools to support rapid iteration.
• Troubleshoot equipment/instrumentation anomalies, identify technical risks, and maintain lab readiness (5S, calibration tracking, preventative maintenance).

Requirements

• 7+ years of hands-on aerospace development, environmental test, or structural test experience.
• Experience working with high energy test systems and promoting a strong safety culture through rigorous procedures and best practices.
• Experience assembling complex mechanical systems from engineering drawings.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and ability to operate independently with high ownership and attention to detail.
• Experience operating DAQ systems (Dewesoft, MTS, Revel, or similar) and assembling hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience operating cranes, forklifts, lifting equipment, and rigging safety.

Culture & Benefits

• Non-exempt hourly role with hourly pay range of $40–$52 plus equity.
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, and paid parental leave.
• Work requires extended hours and/or weekends as needed, plus repetitive physical tasks and lifting up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• Emphasis on safety standards, lab readiness, and continuous improvement of test reliability.