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Avionics Test Engineer (Digital/Optical)

Impulse· Avionics
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Redondo Beach$115k - $130kFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Digital/Optical Test Engineer with hands-on experience in optical devices, FPGA evaluation platforms, and automation scripting using Python and MATLAB.

Responsibilities

  • Perform integration and functional testing of optical communication or sensing devices
  • Set up, configure, and operate FPGA evaluation boards for system-level testing
  • Develop automated test scripts in Python and MATLAB for data acquisition, regression testing, and results analysis
  • Execute hardware bring-up, debug signal interfaces, and validate subsystem interoperability
  • Document test plans, test procedures, and test results with clarity and precision
  • Collaborate with hardware, FPGA, systems, and software teams to ensure seamless integration across components
  • Analyze measurement data, identify failure modes, and recommend corrective actions
  • Support lab infrastructure including optical benches, instrumentation, and test fixtures

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related technical discipline
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in the Digital/Optical Test field
  • Hands-on experience working with optical devices or optical communication systems
  • Familiarity with FPGA evaluation boards and basic FPGA system architecture
  • Proficiency in Python scripting for test automation and data processing
  • Experience using MATLAB for analysis, modeling, or automated test workflows
  • Strong understanding of lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, optical power meters, logic analyzers, etc.)
  • Ability to troubleshoot hardware/software integration issues effectively
  • Excellent documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Skills

Required:PythonMATLABFPGAOptical Instruments

Benefits

  • Compensation bands determined by role, level, location, and market data
  • Long-term incentives in the form of stock options
  • Medical, vision & dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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