Dynamics and Test Engineer at K2 Space

Compensation

$140,000 – $175,000/yr

Location: Los Angeles, California
Type: Full-time
Posted: Jan 6, 2026

Description

K2 Space is seeking a highly motivated Dynamics and Test Engineer to join their analysis team. The role involves owning the derivation of loads and environments for K2 Space satellites during various phases, building software tools, establishing simulation workflows, and performing development testing to correlate physics models with measured data. The engineer will also be responsible for qualification and acceptance testing of satellite hardware and delivering engineering insights for reliable and mass-producible spacecraft.

Required Skills

Dynamics
Testing
Software Development
Simulation
Finite Element Analysis
Data Processing
Physics Models
Structural Mechanics
Digital Signal Processing
Statistics
Model Correlation
Technical Documentation
Code Reviews
Python

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or mathematics
Required Previous Experiences: 5+ years of work experience in dynamics from industry or academia
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or mathematics
Strong understanding of low and high frequency dynamics (vibration, acoustics, shock, modal testing)
Deep experience with testing and measurements
Deep experience with finite element analysis software (e.g. FEMAP, Nastran)
Strong experience in software development in Python
Deep knowledge of digital signal processing, statistics, and structural mechanics
Capable of identifying and solving complex problems with little to no supervision or direction
Excellent communication skills of analysis and test insights.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, unstructured start-up environment.

About K2 Space

K2 Space

Aerospace and DefenseTorrance, CA11-50

Building the largest satellites in orbit. Ultra-powerful, scalable platforms engineered for LEO, MEO, GEO and cislunar missions. Explore the next-generation of satellites.

Open roles: 113
New in 30 days: 43
Founded: 2022

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