AI&T Engineer - Electrical (Component-Level Test Focus) na Karman+ - Launching the Regolith Age

Position: AI&T Engineer - Electrical (Component-Level Test Focus)

Location: Broomfield, CO

Position Type: Full-time, on-site

Mission: High Frontier – Test Early and Often

At Karman+, we’re building spacecraft systems that will take us beyond Earth orbit. For the High Frontier mission, we need a hands-on AI&T engineer to plan and execute a variety of component level tests. This includes helping to establish standard component test processes and best practices. This is a key role for an engineer who loves to create robust test infrastructure, ensure repeatability, and define best practices for spacecraft integration campaigns. Note that this role is much more than procedure writing, we expect you to have a deep understanding of the components you are testing, work directly with the REs to design useful tests, and independently perform troubleshooting when necessary.

What it takes to be successful in this role:

As an electrical AI&T engineer, you will help define processes, procedures, and standards to ensure consistency, scalability, and reliability in testing efforts. This is a hands-on, component test focused role.

This position is highly collaborative — as a member of the AI&T team you will work with every other team in the organization; including avionics, FSW, thermal, structures, mechanisms, communications, and GNC.

Key Responsibilities 

• Take ownership of various component-level tests. Component tests will include both environmental qualification/acceptance and bench level checkouts prior to flight vehicle integration. Some examples:
  • RF power amplifier TVAC
  • IMU bench checkout
  • Frangibolt vibration testing
  • Star tracker and camera “dark sky” testing
• Drive component-level test development and execution
  • Author and execute checkout procedures for vendor components prior to flight vehicle integration (C&I checks, in-rush, initial power on, basic CMD/TLM, software/firmware flashing, etc.)
  • Adapt component checkout procedures developed by in-house component teams for AI&T use. Execute these procedures prior to flight vehicle integration.
  • Support responsible engineers in the planning and execution of in-house component level environmental testing (vibe, TVAC, and thermal cycle). This includes both environmental qualification and acceptance test campaigns
• Design and verify test harnesses for bench checkouts and environmental testing
  • Jumper harnesses to connect serial busses to USB interfaces
  • Breakout box (BOB) harnesses
  • Thermal vacuum (TVAC) feedthrough harnesses
• Develop and document standard operating procedures for component level bench checkouts, qualification, and acceptance testing
• Leverage component EDUs to learn and develop flight component test procedures
• Maintain handling and storage guidelines for individual components
  • Electrostatic discharge
  • Cleanliness
  • Connector cycles
  • Inventory management and tracking
• Help maintain the functionality and operation of TVAC and thermal cycle chambers, ensuring rapid turnaround between tests and limited downtime.
  • May include operating the chambers in addition to operating the components in the chambers
  • Design vacuum-side test equipment to preserve chamber cleanliness
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements.

What You Bring

• Understanding of how environmental test facilities are designed and operated.
• Understanding of qualification and acceptance test flows and standards.
• Deep understanding of component-level testing, including power distribution and data buses (CAN, RS-422/485, Ethernet).
• Experience with Python or similar scripting language.
• Experience with Linux based operating systems.
• Experience with ESD labs, cleanrooms, and electrical test equipment (power supplies, oscilloscopes, electronic loads, network analyzers, etc.)
• Proven ability to develop processes and procedures for test setups, documentation, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with test harness design
• Familiarity with electrical drawings, schematics, and harness design tools (e.g., Altium, Visio, etc.).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on, iterative development environment.
• BS in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Direct experience in spacecraft AI&T, avionics testing, or related hardware test roles. This means the ability to:
  • independently plan and execute flight component checkout procedures
  • independently design and build a BOB cable, and 
  • independently adapt flight harness schematics into a FlatSat version.

Bonus If You Have

• Exposure to spacecraft component environmental testing (TVAC, thermal cycle, vibration)
• Experience defining harness standards and training others on process compliance.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools and version-controlled documentation.

Requirements

• 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 $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 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].