Principal Development Test Engineer

What this role involves

This role involves leading development test campaigns for satellite structures, materials, and electromechanical subsystems. The engineer will design and build test hardware and systems, execute tests, and drive best practices. The position includes hands-on work with flight hardware and mentoring team members.

Skills this posting asks for

• test engineering
• mechanical engineering
• materials testing
• structural testing
• electromechanical testing
• test hardware design
• test stand fabrication
• data analysis
• data reduction
• prototype testing
• flight hardware testing
• subsystem testing
• multidisciplinary test campaigns

Requirements

• Level: principal

From the employer’s posting

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit.&nbsp;Backed by <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/aliciapark/2025/12/11/this-startup-is-building-huge-satellites-f…