Optical Test Specialist
Impulse Space•Redondo Beach, CA
•$135,000 - $165,000•Onsite
About The Position
As an Optical Test Specialist at Impulse, you will perform a wide range of opto-mechanical component testing while developing and maintaining state-of-the-art test equipment. You will work closely with engineering to improve overall test processes across the company.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 7+ years of experience working on opto-mechanical or electronic assembly and/or test production environment or a bachelor's degree in an engineering field
- Familiarity with handling optical equipment and cleaning techniques
- Deep knowledge of the safe operation of vacuum, thermal, electrical, power and data acquisition systems
- Proficient with wiring and electrical systems
- Proficient with fabricating and acquiring parts to build test capabilities from basic requirements with minimal direction from others
- Ability to troubleshoot problems with fluid and electrical systems and implement scrappy solutions
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering
- 9+ years of demonstrated professional experience providing support for the production and test of highly complex opto-mechanical components
- Experience designing tooling in a hardware development environment
- Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
- Experience building and operating TVAC chambers
Responsibilities
- Fabricate, assemble and test high quality, high reliability opto-mechanical components, combustion devices and electromechanical assemblies
- Perform verifications of flight hardware and document results in a clear, precise and complete manner
- Improve processes to enable automated acceptance testing
- Respond to production related non-conformances and drive to root cause and disposition
- Maintain process planning documents and action feedback when necessary
- Perform maintenance and calibration activities for automated acceptance testing equipment
- Work with engineers to create 2D drawings from existing 3D models by applying established drawing specifications and standards
- Provide training and guidance to other technicians
Benefits
- stock options
- medical coverage
- vision coverage
- dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
