Optical Engineer (Analysis)

impulsespace; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Impulse Space is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Analysis Engineer in California to support the development of precise optical systems for spacecraft. This role focuses on structural, thermal-elastic, and dynamic analysis of opto-mechanical assemblies.

The candidate will help ensure that optical hardware remains reliable during launch and while in orbit, working on lens barrels, detector mounts, mirror mounts, and other systems. Experience with FEA or structural analysis is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical fundamentals.
• Experience with FEA or structural analysis.
• Interest in mechanical design and optical performance.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of precision optical systems.
• Ensure optical hardware survives launch and performs reliably.
• Lead analysis efforts for optical assemblies.

Skills

Mechanical fundamentals

FEA or structural analysis

Job description

Impulse Space is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Analysis Engineer to support the development of precision optical systems for spacecraft. This role will focus on structural, thermal‑elastic, and dynamic analysis of opto‑mechanical assemblies optical payloads.

This engineer will help ensure that optical hardware survives launch, maintains alignment through thermal and vibration environments, and performs reliably on orbit. Depending on experience level, this role may support, own, or lead analysis efforts for lens barrels, detector mounts, mirror mounts, baffles, mechanisms, and terminal‑level optical assemblies.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical fundamentals, experience with FEA or structural analysis, and an interest in the intersection of mechanical design, optical performance, and spaceflight environments.