Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Optical Test Engineer 2

Aerospace EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRedondo Beach, CA, USA$115k - $165k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in mechanical, optical, aerospace, or electrical engineering, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in optical hardware development testing.
Strong engineering fundamentals in optical, mechanical, and electrical analysis.
Prior hands-on operational experience working with test facilities.
Demonstrated ownership of test stand design and build-up.
Ability to identify and procure appropriate test equipment.
Proficiency with data acquisition and control methods.
Demonstrated ability to take project ownership and work well in small teams.

Responsibilities

Design, procure, assemble, and operate optomechanical test setups.
Design and build optical, mechanical, and electrical systems supporting spacecraft optomechanical components.
Own key test assets and major test programs while collaborating with 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 to rapidly develop hardware for spaceflight.
Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions.

As an Optical Test Engineer at Impulse, you will be responsible for designing, procuring, assembling, and operating optomechanical test setups while working closely with a fast paced, agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft from clean sheet designs.

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

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, optical, aerospace, electrical engineering or related field
3+ years of experience in optical 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

About the Company

Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Impulse Space builds in-space mobility services and propulsion to move payloads after launch. Its products include Mira for precise maneuvering and rendezvous, Helios high-energy kick stage, Caravan rideshare to higher-energy orbits, and propulsion lines Saiph, Deneb, and Rigel. These tools act as in-space tugs and stages to push, dock, and deploy payloads in orbit. Led by SpaceX veteran Tom Mueller, Impulse Space uses flight-proven hardware and a growing network of facilities to make reaching higher-energy orbits faster and cheaper, expanding access for customers.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Series D
Total funding: $1.4B
Headquarters: Redondo Beach, CA
Founded: 2021

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