Avionics Technician (Opto-mechanical)

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.