Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Avionics Test Engineer - Digital/Optical

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Full-timeRedondo Beach, CA, USA$115k - $130k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a 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, including oscilloscopes, optical power meters, and logic analyzers.
Ability to troubleshoot hardware/software integration issues effectively.
Excellent documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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.

We are seeking a highly capable Digital/Optical Test Engineer with hands-on experience working with optical devices, FPGA evaluation platforms, and automation scripting environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical troubleshooting skills, familiarity with hardware/software integration workflows, and the ability to develop automated test procedures using Python and MATLAB.

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

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

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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