Joblaze summary

The Integration & Test Engineer at K2 Space plays a critical role in overseeing satellite operations, acting as the primary controller during testing and on-orbit activities. This position requires a solid foundation in engineering principles, with hands-on experience in testing spacecraft systems and troubleshooting issues. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of relevant experience and a background in electrical, aerospace, or mechanical engineering. The role involves collaboration across various technical teams, contributing to the company's ambitious plans for satellite production and deployment.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 13, 2026. Last confirmed on K2 Space's careers page October 31, 2026.
Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$128,600).
Starts above 9% of 345 comparable mid other roles in United States that list Python we track (median $111,197 across 63 companies). See Python salary trends
Python appears in 18.1% of 3356 comparable mid other roles in United States; Rust appears in 1.3% of 3356 comparable mid other roles in United States.

Quick facts

What's the salary range?: K2 Space lists $100,000–$140,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 2 years of relevant experience for this Integration & Test Engineer role.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Linux, Python, Rust.
What seniority level is this role?: K2 Space targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Integration & Test Engineer role at K2 Space.

From the original posting

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 Role

As an Integration & Test Engineer, you’ll be the last line of defense for all operations when the satellite is powered. Acting as a satellite controller, you’ll be in the driver’s seat of the satellite; all satellite activities go through you. Using a first principles approach, you’ll be responsible for defining test plans that simulate all modes of flight, dictating what the vehicle needs to do, when, why, and how often. Your work will span most technical disciplines at the company and will require you to build consensus from multiple teams. Initial ground and on-orbit operations will be more manual but quickly grow into fully automated activities. As you build your knowledge of the vehicle through manual procedures and vehicle control, you’ll be positioned to take the next step with the Vehicle Operations team towards a fully automated future.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with design and systems engineers to define test plans with pass/fail criteria for vehicle checkouts

Develop test procedures used to confirm spacecraft hardware and software flightworthiness

Operate spacecraft (interpret telemetry, send commands) during system tests at the factory, test facilities, launch sites, and during pre-launch operations

Investigate and troubleshoot vehicle issues and drive further actions to reduce future failures

Understand general vehicle operations and become expert for at least 1 subsystem on the vehicle

Regularly lead and organize vehicle operations activities for the integration campaign

Act as a test conductor (and POC, if offsite) for environmental test campaigns

Own and maintain HITL table configuration and build out, including the racks

Create and release harness drawings for required ground support equipment

Support pre-launch activities at the launch provider’s payload processing facility

Support Mission Operations by acting as a satellite controller while vehicle is on-orbit

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, computer, or other engineering discipline

2+ years of experience in an integration/test/automation engineering role (includes internships and design/build/compete extracurricular projects)

Experience testing and troubleshooting spacecraft and their related components and systems, including subsystem checkouts and system acceptance testing

Experience with environmental testing, such as thermal vacuum or random vibration

Experience working in a clean room and with ESD-sensitive equipment

Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (PSU, Oscilloscope, DMM, etc.)

Hands-on experience with HITL or Flatsat software verification testbeds

Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills

Nice to Have

Proficient in Python and/or Rust

Experience with Linux systems

Experience managing contractual interfaces (e.g. customer, launch vehicle)

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000 + 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!

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Integration & Test Engineer

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