Avionics Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) & Test Technician

Job overview

The Avionics Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) & Test Technician role is onsite in Los Angeles, CA. Pay is $35 to $52 per hour, plus company equity. K2 Space is developing high-power satellite platforms for commercial and U.S. government customers. As part of the research and development technician team, the technician builds and maintains avionics and software test assets for satellite subsystems and vehicle simulation. The work supports reliable electrical systems and testing of flight hardware through assembly, integration, and electrical checkout.

What you'll do

• Build and maintain HITL test assets
• install avionics hardware
• manufacture and route wire harnesses
• fabricate load simulators
• assemble test racks for HITL, acceptance testing, and flight-hardware qualification
• perform electrical checkouts
• support engineering with component assembly and process validation testing
• and build fixtures, interfacing panels, and tooling assemblies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

avionics hitl & test technician

los angeles ca

k2 space

hardware-in-the-loop

satellite systems

avionics hardware

wire harnesses

test racks

flight hardware

electrical checkout

aerospace

$35–$52/hr

company equity

weekend hours may be required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and other perks.

Why this role

The posting requires 5+ years assembling, integrating, and testing electronic hardware in aerospace and 1+ year of SMT/through-hole soldering, electronics equipment use, and test-rack assembly. Extended hours and weekends may be required.

About the employer

K2 Space is hiring for this role. Industry: Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing. Sector: 33.