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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 days K2 Space 's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 78% of K2 Space 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at K2 Space
- low 0 stale, 0 reposted of 220 open
- Hiring momentum
- 244 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from K2 Space 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for K2 Space .
About this role
As a Radiation Effects Engineer at K2, you will be responsible for the qualification and reliability of satellite avionics hardware in extreme radiation environments. Your role involves executing radiation test campaigns, designing test setups, and analyzing results to inform hardware designers. You will also develop automation scripts and manage testing schedules to support the hardware lifecycle.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of K2 Space as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field or 3+ years of experience in electrical components testing in aerospace
- 1+ years of experience with radiation effects testing including TID and SEE testing
- Strong electrical engineering fundamentals
- Experience conducting electrical measurements using standard lab equipment
Nice to have
- Familiarity with designing circuits around common components
- Strong fundamentals of radiation effects in semiconductor devices
- Demonstrated ability in soldering and crimping
- Familiarity with FPGA or microcontroller-based test systems
- Experience designing PCBs using EDA tools
What you get
- Salary range of $100,000 - $150,000 + equity
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, and paid parental leave
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Role involves travel up to 25% of the year for tests
- Prior experience in radiation effects testing is preferred but not required
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Listed by K2 Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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