Optical Test Specialist

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space is seeking an Optical Test Specialist in Redondo Beach to perform opto‑mechanical component testing and develop state-of-the-art test equipment. You will collaborate with engineering to improve test processes across the company.

You will fabricate and test high-quality components, verify flight hardware, and contribute to automated acceptance testing. Strong trouble-shooting, wiring, and vacuum/thermal knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in opto-mechanical or electronic assembly and/or test production environment, or a bachelor's degree in an engineering field.
• Familiarity with handling optical equipment and cleaning techniques.
• Proficient with wiring and electrical systems; able to troubleshoot fluid and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble and test high quality opto-mechanical components, combustion devices and electromechanical assemblies.
• Perform verifications of flight hardware and document results clearly and precisely.
• Improve processes to enable automated acceptance testing.
• Respond to production-related non-conformances and drive root cause and disposition.
• Maintain process planning documents and action feedback as needed.
• Perform maintenance and calibration activities for automated acceptance testing equipment.
• Work with engineers to create 2D drawings from existing 3D models applying standards.
• Provide training and guidance to other technicians.

Skills

Opto-mechanical assembly

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Wiring

Vacuum systems

Test equipment operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Associate or Bachelor's in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering

Tools

2D drawing from 3D models

Electrical measurement tools

Job description

Department: Assembly, Integration & Test

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $135,000 - $165,000 / year

Description

As an Optical Test Specialist at Impulse, you will perform a wide range of opto-mechanical component testing while developing and maintaining state-of-the-art test equipment. You will work closely with engineering to improve overall test processes across the company.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble and test high quality, high reliability opto-mechanical components, combustion devices and electromechanical assemblies
• Perform verifications of flight hardware and document results in a clear, precise and complete manner
• Improve processes to enable automated acceptance testing
• Respond to production related non-conformances and drive to root cause and disposition
• Maintain process planning documents and action feedback when necessary
• Perform maintenance and calibration activities for automated acceptance testing equipment
• Work with engineers to create 2D drawings from existing 3D models by applying established drawing specifications and standards
• Provide training and guidance to other technicians

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 7+ years of experience working on opto-mechanical or electronic assembly and/or test production environment or a bachelor's degree in an engineering field
• Familiarity with handling optical equipment and cleaning techniques
• Deep knowledge of the safe operation of vacuum, thermal, electrical, power and data acquisition systems
• Proficient with wiring and electrical systems
• Proficient with fabricating and acquiring parts to build test capabilities from basic requirements with minimal direction from others
• Ability to troubleshoot problems with fluid and electrical systems and implement scrappy solutions

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Associate degree or bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering
• 9+ years of demonstrated professional experience providing support for the production and test of highly complex opto-mechanical components
• Experience designing tooling in a hardware development environment
• Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
• Experience building and operating TVAC chambers

Additional Information

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.