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
·4+ years of experience with opto-mechanical assembly, such as assembling and aligning lenses and mirrors.
· 4+ 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
Additional Information:
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.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 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.
