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Optical Test Engineer II

Impulse· Assembly, Integration & Test
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Redondo Beach$115k - $165kFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Optical Test Engineer responsible for designing, procuring, assembling, and operating optomechanical test setups for spacecraft components, collaborating across a fast-paced team to deliver high-performance spacecraft.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build optical, mechanical, and electrical systems in support of spacecraft optomechanical components
  • Fully own key test assets and major test programs while collaborating with wide ranging teams across the company
  • Coordinate with external vendors and contractors to meet project technical and schedule objectives
  • Perform test setup, hardware inspections, checkouts and troubleshooting as needed
  • Conduct test operations geared toward rapidly developing hardware for spaceflight
  • Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, optical, aerospace, electrical engineering or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in hardware development testing
  • Strong engineering fundamentals in optical, mechanical, and electrical analysis
  • Prior hands-on operational experience working with test facilities
  • Previously demonstrated ownership of test stand design and build-up
  • Able to identify and procure appropriate test equipment
  • Proficient with data acquisition and control methods
  • Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working well in small teams

Skills

Required:Optical testing and alignmentTest stand design and buildData acquisition and control

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives in the form of stock options
  • Medical, vision & dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Last updated Jul 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Impulse

Accelerating our future beyond Earth

Accelerating our future beyond Earth

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