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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Integration & Test Engineer - **Company:** K2 Space - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $175,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Linux, Network Interface Controllers, Python (Programming Language), System Testing, Software Verification - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/2d952936-47b2-4e95-a7e1-d165e6f7e0c5/senior-integration-test-engineer ## About the Role With multiple launches in 2027 and plans to scale to 100 satellites a year, we're Building Bigger - helping develop the solar system and build toward a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a high-growth Series D-funded company, we'd love for you to apply., * Bachelor's degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, computer, or other relevant engineering discipline * 5+ years of experience in an integration/test/automation engineering role * 3+ years of 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 * Background in designing test architectures or building automated test frameworks * Proficient in Python and/or Rust * Experience with Linux systems * Experience managing contractual interfaces (e.g. customer, launch vehicle) ## Description You'll sit at the heart of bringing our satellites to life. You'll lead critical ground-side test campaigns, guide cross-functional teams, and shape the systems and processes that ensure every vehicle performs flawlessly from first power-on through on-orbit activities. In this role, you'll mentor others while staying close to the hardware: commanding powered spacecraft, resolving anomalies in real time, and driving readiness for launch. Your leadership will raise the bar on quality, reliability, and speed, building the foundation for repeatable, high-confidence operations. As we evolve from hands-on procedures to a highly automated production operation, you'll define the standards, tools, and best practices that make that transformation possible. Your work will directly influence how we scale, how we operate, and how fast we can put new capability on-orbit. If you thrive at the intersection of engineering rigor, system-level thinking, and high-stakes operations, this role puts you in a unique position to shape the future of production test at K2 Space. Responsibilities * Operate spacecraft (interpret telemetry, send commands) during system tests at the factory, test facilities, launch sites, and during pre-launch operations * Collaborate with design and systems engineers to define test plans with pass/fail criteria for vehicle checkouts * Mentor more junior members of the team * Interface with customers to scope testing performed on their payloads, based on expected functions and failure modes of interest * Manage relationships with launch vehicle providers, including contractual deliverables such as interface control documents and environmental test plan justifications * Assess risks associated with different integration and test approaches, justify test reductions and optimize vehicle build/test flows for at-rate production * Own and maintain HITL table configuration and build out, including the test racks * Influence the design of the vehicle's flight software and the supporting in-house tools that operators use daily * Understand vehicle operations and become an expert for multiple subsystems on the vehicle * Support pre-launch activities at the launch provider's payload processing facility ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How To Test A Ball of Mud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/173-how-to-test-a-ball-of-mud) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [What I learned as a developer from accidents in space](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/642-what-i-learned-as-a-developer-from-accidents-in-space) - [How I Built QA from Scratch in a Scaling Startup - no fluff real life story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2041-how-i-built-qa-from-scratch-in-a-scaling-startup-no-fluff-real-life-story) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Learning Kubernetes made easy with KubeCampus](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/348-learning-kubernetes-made-easy-with-kubecampus) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)