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Senior EMI/EMC Test Engineer

K2 Space

Los Angeles, CA • 10/20/2026

Job Description

Job Description

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 rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today's and tomorrow's massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits.

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.

The Role

In collaboration with Electrical Engineers, you will spearhead the EMC test campaigns for some of the highest power satellite architectures ever flown. You will own EMI test architecture, automation, and execution for all of K2's in-house designed electronics, not just ensuring compliance with existing standards, but pushing designs to the next level of EMI performance.

Responsibilities

  • Define EMI/EMC test and compliance philosophyfor K2 Avionics.Lead design ofK2EMCtest infrastructure,developing the hardware andsoftware toenable high-rate EMCdevelopment and production testing.
  • Workalongsideelectricalengineersand mechanical engineerstotest forand correct EMI-susceptibleand high emissionselectrical designs.
  • Investigate novel EMI mitigationsolutionsat the systems,component, and materials levels.
  • Run test campaigns to generate launch provider and customer deliverables.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree inElectrical Engineering, Physics,or related discipline.
  • 4+ years working in an EMI/EMC related role.
  • Strong grasp of EMIfirst principles.
  • Project management; cross-dsciplinaryapplication

Nice to Have

  • Experience with MIL-STD-461and SMC-S-008.
  • Experiencedesigning differential and common-mode EMI filters.
  • Experience writing software in Python,Rustor other language for test automation.
  • Familiarity with high voltage DCDC converter topologies and relative impacts to EMI.
  • Familiarity with high-speed digital communications protocols and relative impacts to EMI.
  • Experience working with Altium Designer to design PCBAs.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Base salary range for this role is $140,000 - $190,000 + equity in the company
  • Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limitedto: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 otherperks

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!

If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

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Equal Opportunity

K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.