Senior Hardware Test Engineer presso Karman+ - Launching the Regolith Age

Position: Senior Hardware Test Engineer

Location: Broomfield, CO

Position Type: Full-time, On-site

Mission: High Frontier –Validate the Hardware That Powers Deep Space Exploration

Join our mission to kickstart the space resource economy!  With our prototype mission “High Frontiers” targeted to launch early 2027, we are looking for hands-on electrical engineers to develop the avionics that will power the first commercial asteroid mining satellites.  

Every team member at Karman+ contributes across disciplines. You’ll play a hands-on role in building a deep space mission, applying your technical expertise while mentoring newer engineers. Your units will operate millions of miles from Earth, powering the technology that makes space resource extraction possible. 

What it takes to be successful in this role:

As a Hardware Test Engineer at Karman+, you’ll help ensure our boards and boxes are fully validated prior to system integration.  Working closely with design engineers you will translate requirements into tests, evaluate test gaps and propose solutions to fill them, and work closely with all team members to ensure hardware excellence. 

Expect to perform a mix of tasks including test equipment scripting using python, test procedure drafting and execution, and test rack and fixture development.  When needed you will design your own PCBAs, or select an off the shelf solution, applying the proper solution where needed. 

What You'll Do

• Own box-level validation of in-house designs prior to handoff to the Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) team for system integration. 
• Ensure full test coverage by collaborating with design engineers—translate requirements into tests, identify gaps, and propose solutions. 
• Develop and maintain automated test tools—script test equipment, build racks, or design simple interface boards and fixtures as needed. 
• Lead validation efforts for multiple avionics boxes and mentor junior test engineers as the team grows. 
• Author test plans, procedures, and reports to ensure traceability and compliance with mission requirements. 

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in hardware test with demonstrated hands-on experience. 
• Strong understanding of fundamental electrical engineering concepts and ability to apply them to practical problems. 
• Ability to develop and execute unit-level test plans from scratch. Experience with unit-level thermal vacuum, vibration, and thermal testing. 
• Hands-on experience using and scripting standard lab equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and function generators. 
• Proficiency with Python or an equivalent scripting language for test equipment automation. 
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to systematically isolate and resolve circuit issues. 
• Ability to design simple test fixtures or interface boards, and experience with tools such as LTSpice for simulation prior to fabrication. 
• Experience leading technical discussions and design reviews. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documentation and cross-functional collaboration. 
• Demonstrated ability to work across disciplines with a diverse group of engineers. 

Technical Environment/Tools

The following tools are used by our team 

• Circuit Design: Altium Designer 
• Scientific Computing: Python, Maxima 
• Simulation: LTSpice, Simetrix 
• Scripting: Python 
• Operating Systems: Primarily Windows, some *nix for code development

Requirements

• Foundational experience in design and hardware for spacecraft or aerospace.
• BS or MS in engineering, aerospace engineering, or related technical field. 

Additional Information

We Offer

Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $130,000.00 - $170,000.00 annually in this location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amount listed above.

Top Benefits & Perks

As a member of the Karman+ team, you’ll enjoy an impressive benefits package:

• Equity Incentives - Participate in our shared success.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans for top tier plans with additional buy-up plan options. 
• Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability covered by Karman+
• Basic Life Insurance covered by Karman+
• 401k plan
• Unlimited Paid Time Off - We focus on what you get done, not how many hours or days you work.

Location & Work Environment

This position is full-time in-person at our offices & lab in Broomfield, CO. If you reside in locations outside of daily commuting distance you will be considered, however, no relocation or travel assistance will be provided by Karman+ for this position. This position operates in an office environment. This entails working inside in an office space wherein you may be provided with a public work station (cubicle) or private offices. In the performance of the duties and responsibilities of this job, you will be required to view a computer terminal for prolonged periods of time.

Travel

Occasional travel to work site locations may be expected. Overnight stays may be required from time to time for training, seminars, conferences, meetings, events, or visits to onsite locations.

Disclaimer

This job posting is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Karman+ reserves the right to change or assign additional duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice. 

Hiring Practices

Karman+ is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact [email protected].