Staff PIC Test SW Dev Engineer Nokia CorpStaff PIC Test SW Dev EngineerCAThe Nokia Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Test Development team is responsible for conducting comprehensive electrical and optical testing of fully integrated InP based transceiver PICs at the wafer, die, and subassembly levels. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we're advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
Mechanical Engineer, Maneuver Dominance ANDURIL INDUSTRIESMechanical Engineer, Maneuver DominanceCosta Mesa, CA$129,000–$171,000 / yearTo ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources.
Mechanical Engineer, Drones ANDURIL INDUSTRIESMechanical Engineer, DronesCosta Mesa, CA$129,000–$171,000 / yearTo ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources.
Optical Test Engineer Mesh Optical TechnologiesOptical Test EngineerGardena, CaliforniaHands-on familiarity with optical/RF test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, VNAs, VSGs, high-speed oscilloscopes, BERTs). In addition to base salary, compensation for this role includes: Eligibility for long-term incentives including company stock options and discretionary bonuses awarded for exceptional achievements.
Senior Test Automation Software Engineer CHAOS IndustriesSenior Test Automation Software EngineerEl Segundo, CaliforniaCHAOS is seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Test Automation to develop and support automated test software, validation frameworks, and Special Test Equipment (STE/GSE) used to validate complex integrated hardware and software systems in R&D, production, and field environments. This role combines software development, hardware integration, and automated test infrastructure development for RF, comms, electro-optical, and embedded systems.
Senior Electro-Optical Engineer Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Senior Electro-Optical EngineerRedondo Beach, CA$180,000–$250,000 / yearThis 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. 6+ years of experience developing complex hardware systems in at least one relevant domain: camera systems, embedded imaging systems, electro-optical payloads, opto-mechanics, or optical systems.
Optical Engineer The Aerospace CorpOptical EngineerEl Segundo, CA$129,000–$193,500 / yearIt would be impressive if you have one or more of these: Background with optical communications and space hardware testing including development of testbeds, ground support test equipment, test programs and management of test program execution for lasercom, component, units, subsystems or systems. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers.
2026 Electro Optical Remote Sensing Engineer The Aerospace Corp2026 Electro Optical Remote Sensing EngineerEl Segundo, CARemote$90,000–$140,000 / yearThe ISDAD team supports all aspects of advanced remote sensing system development: designing and assessing the performance of optics and electro-optical sensor systems, modeling the end-to-end sensing system, developing innovative data processing and computer vision algorithms, and producing simulated data products for new applications. Selected candidate will join the Integrated Sensor Design and Analysis Department (ISDAD), within the Sensing and Processing Subdivision (SPS) in MPD, ISDAD consists of a team of scientists and engineers engaged in developing the nation's next generation of remote sensing systems for Department of Defense and national security customers.
Staff Optical Communications Engineer Relativity Space IncStaff Optical Communications EngineerLong Beach, CA$188,000–$251,000 / yearAbout the Role: As a Staff Optical Communications Engineer within the Interplanetary Sciences Program, you will own the end-to-end architecture, design, development, and delivery of a deep-space optical communications terminal. By creating a sustainable model for interplanetary exploration, we are transforming space science from an occasional event into a continuous process of discovery that accelerates knowledge, broadens participation, and inspires the next generation of explorers.
Optical Test Engineer II Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Optical Test Engineer IIRedondo Beach, CA$115,000–$165,000 / yearAs an Optical Test Engineer at Impulse, you will be responsible for designing, procuring, assembling, and operating optomechanical test setups while working closely with a fast paced, agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft from clean sheet designs. 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.
GNC Engineer (Optical Systems) Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.GNC Engineer (Optical Systems)Redondo Beach, CA$125,000–$155,000 / yearAs a Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer (Optical Systems) at Impulse Space, you will own all aspects of and provide outstanding technical contribution to star trackers and optical navigation systems in all phases of development and operation while working closely with a fast paced, agile team. 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.
Staff Optical Communications Engineer Relativity SpaceStaff Optical Communications EngineerLong Beach, CA$188,000–$251,000 / yearAny unsolicited submission - via email, our website, social media, or directly to an employee - will be deemed the property of Relativity Space, and no fee will be owed absent a current, fully executed agreement with Talent Acquisition that specifically authorizes submissions for the applicable role. About the Role: As a Staff Optical Communications Engineer within the Interplanetary Sciences Program, you will own the end-to-end architecture, design, development, and delivery of a deep-space optical communications terminal.
Optical Communications Systems Engineer Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Optical Communications Systems EngineerRedondo Beach, CA$150,000–$220,000 / yearThis 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. Relevant experience may come from space optical communications, terrestrial fiber communications, coherent optical systems, high-data-rate telecom hardware, or adjacent optical/electrical communications systems.
Optical Thin Films Research Associate The Aerospace CorpOptical Thin Films Research AssociateEl Segundo, CA$84,600–$126,900 / yearAs the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. The Advanced Materials Processing section of the Materials Processing Department (MPD) within the Space Materials Laboratory (SML) provides expertise and laboratory capabilities in optical materials, thin films, and space environmental effects on materials for advanced space systems.
Testbed Engineer Matter IntelligenceTestbed EngineerEl Segundo, CaliforniaYou will work closely with optical engineers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, flight software developers, systems engineers, scientists, and operations leads to ensure Matter’s hardware and software systems are ready for lab campaigns, field deployments, airborne testing, and spaceflight or flight-like missions. The ideal candidate brings a aerospace-style engineering mindset: disciplined test planning, clean documentation, careful hardware handling, rigorous anomaly tracking, and strong ownership from setup through execution, reporting, and closeout.
Optical Networking Engineer Mesh Optical TechnologiesOptical Networking EngineerGardena, CaliforniaWe're seeking an Optical Networking Engineer to lead the network-level design of our optical interconnect solutions — trading network architectures, evaluating routing and switching hardware, and engineering signal performance across customer fabrics, then carrying those designs through validation and deployment. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document technical issues clearly and communicate effectively with both engineering peers and customer network operations teams.
Opto-Mechanical Analysis Engineer Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Opto-Mechanical Analysis EngineerRedondo Beach, CA$120,000–$180,000 / yearThis 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. Perform structural and thermal-mechanical analysis of precision opto-mechanical hardware, including lens barrels, optical mounts, detector interfaces, mirror mounts, baffles, camera housings, and fiber coupled assemblies.
Lead Hardware Engineer Samson RoseLead Hardware EngineerEl Segundo, CaliforniaYou'll build real photonics hardware from week one, on a team small enough that your work is directly visible in the product, while learning optomechanics and precision sensing design from engineers with three decades in the field. You'll lead trade studies to define system architectures, drive multidisciplinary design and integration, and build a small team of hardware engineers from concept to fielded product.
Staff PIC Process Engineer Nokia CorpStaff PIC Process EngineerCAAs a Staff PIC Process Development Engineer, you will be a senior individual contributor within Nokia's Optical Components organization, responsible for the development, optimization, and transfer of InP photonic integrated circuit (PIC) and laser fabrication processes for high‑volume manufacturing. This role requires deep technical expertise across epitaxial design, semiconductor processing, data‑driven manufacturing analysis, and close collaboration with remote fabrication partners.
Engineering Manager, Electro-Optical Systems True AnomalyEngineering Manager, Electro-Optical SystemsLong Beach, CA$190,000–$295,000 / yearTrue Anomaly is seeking an innovative Electro-Optical Systems Engineering Manager to lead a small, agile team responsible for the design, development, integration, and testing of high-performance, affordable optical systems for our seeker and autonomous orbital vehicles. 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.