Opto-Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer — Space Systems

Impulsespace; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach seeks an Opto-Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer to own build and test of optical assemblies used on space systems. You will lead manufacturing processes and metrology for opto-mechanical components, collaborating with design and production teams to ensure reliability and performance in orbit.

Leveling is commensurate with experience. Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $200,000 per year, with potential long-term incentives and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelors' degree required in a STEM field.
• 6+ years in high-precision opto-mechanical manufacturing.
• 6+ years of optical metrology equipment experience.
• Experience with optical alignment using laser or collimated light.
• Experience designing tooling for optical assembly.
• Knowledge of CNC Machining and GD&T with NX/Teamcenter.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes for opto-mechanical assemblies such as star trackers, cameras, and sun sensors.
• Develop and optimize metrology processes for opto-mechanical assemblies in production.
• Design tooling for complex alignment of lens assemblies and drive assembly.
• Collaborate with optical design engineers for manufacturability and DFx of optics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on quality and reliability.
• Provide day-to-day production floor support and improve yields.
• Provide guidance to opto-mechanical technicians.
• Own environmental and functional testing in production.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Opto-mechanical alignment

GD&T

CNC Machining

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach seeks an Opto-Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer to own build and test of optical assemblies used on space systems. You will lead manufacturing processes and metrology for opto-mechanical components, collaborating with design and production teams to ensure reliability and performance in orbit.

Leveling is commensurate with experience. Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $200,000 per year, with potential long-term incentives and comprehensive benefits.