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Avionics Technician (Opto-mechanical)

Impulse· Manufacturing
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Redondo Beach$30/hr - $45/hrFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Avionics Technician (Opto-mechanical) at Impulse responsible for assembling, inspecting and reworking optical and opto-mechanical assemblies for space applications, affecting Mira and Helios spacecraft reliability and mission success.

Responsibilities

  • Perform opto-mechanical and electromechanical assembly work.
  • Interpret and work from detailed engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and work instructions
  • Use optical metrology tools to check quality of optical assemblies.
  • Troubleshoot issues and rework optical assemblies.
  • Work with manufacturing engineers to improve assembly rate and efficiency
  • Collaborate with engineers and quality assurance on issue resolution, process improvements, and documentation updates.
  • Record build data and ensure traceability of parts and workmanship per aerospace standards.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 4+ years of experience with opto-mechanical assembly, such as assembling and aligning lenses and mirrors
  • 4+ years of experience in a production environment, e.g. in aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, etc.
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills

Skills

Required:Opto-mechanical assemblyElectromechanical assemblyReading engineering drawingsQuality metrology toolsDocumentation and traceabilityTeamwork and communication

Benefits

  • long-term incentives in the form of stock options
  • medical, vision & dental coverage
  • access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Last updated Oct 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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