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Impulse Space
Avionics Technician (Opto-mechanical)
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An Avionics Technician installs, repairs, and maintains electronic systems in an aircraft or spacecraft, such as electronic flight controls.
$86,843 / year median in California
+5% projected growth
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Avionics Technician (Opto-mechanical) Impulse Space - 5.0 Redondo Beach, CA Job Details Full-time $30 - $45 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Stock options Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications High school diploma or GED Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Description 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. Responsibilities 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. Minimum Qualifications 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 Preferred Skills and Experience 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