Avionics Technician; Opto-Mechanical Redondo

Avionics Technician (Opto-Mechanical)

Department: Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

Reporting To: Aaron Bitare

Compensation: $25.00 - $35.00 / hour

As an Avionics Technician (Opto-mechanical) at Impulse, you’ll be responsible for assembling, inspecting and reworking optical and opto-mechanical assemblies used in low-earth orbit and beyond. Your work will directly impact the reliability and mission success of our Mira and Helios spacecraft.

• 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.

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience with opto-mechanical assembly, such as assembling and aligning lenses and mirrors.
• 2+ 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

• 2+ years of experience operating centration machines and interferometers
• 2+ years of experience with adhesives in a production environment
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience working on opto-mechanical assemblies for space applications.
• Electromechanical assembly experience
• Cleanroom experience

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full‑time hires, you may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of stock options
, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan
.

Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies.

Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.