Logo
INSPYR Solutions

Optical Test Engineer

INSPYR Solutions, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

Save Job

Base pay range $100.00/hr - $110.00/hr

Optical Test Engineer We are seeking an experienced

Optical Test Engineer

to design, develop, and execute test procedures for optical components and systems used in space applications. The engineer will analyze test data, ensure products meet performance and quality standards, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams on high‑performance optical and mechatronic modules.

Responsibilities:

Design and develop detailed test plans, procedures, and methodologies for optical systems and components.

Conduct comprehensive optical testing and diagnostics using specialized equipment such as interferometers, power meters, and spectrophotometers.

Analyze test data, interpret performance results, generate technical reports, and provide recommendations for design optimization.

Develop and maintain automated test systems, including scripting or coding in Python or MATLAB.

Troubleshoot optical issues in prototypes and final products, providing technical solutions.

Collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and other cross‑functional teams to ensure reliability and integration readiness.

Prepare comprehensive documentation, including test plans, work instructions, and performance reports.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Opto‑Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

5+ years of experience as an optical test engineer.

Experience with space systems, free‑space optical systems, and precision mechanisms.

Hands‑on experience with optical sources, metrology, and instrumentation in the infrared.

Experience with single‑mode fiber optics, free‑space fiber coupling, and diffraction‑limited optical measurements.

Proficiency with interferometry and high‑speed optical tracking.

Hands‑on experience with space qualification of precision optical systems.

U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency required under export control regulations.

Preferred:

10+ years of optical test engineering experience.

Experience building, aligning, and testing laser optical communication systems for space applications.

Experience with precision space mechanisms.

Experience building optical systems in laboratory or

Class 100K clean room

environments.

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills.

Benefits:

Comprehensive medical benefits

Competitive pay

401(k) retirement plan

...and much more!

Equal Employment Opportunities INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

#J-18808-Ljbffr