AV · 3 weeks ago
Optical Test Engineer - Space Technologies
1300 Britt Street Southeast, Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$63K/yr - $89K/yr
3+ years expAeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems, and they are seeking an experienced Optical Test Engineer for their Space Technologies division. The role involves developing and executing test plans for optical components, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the reliability of spaceflight hardware through rigorous testing and analysis.
AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work within the systems test team to refine System/Subsystem requirement verification statements and verification cross-reference matrices to ensure the requirements are testable
Develop, document, and execute test plans and procedures for optical and opto-mechanical spaceflight components
Perform alignment, calibration, and verification testing of lenses, mirrors, beam paths, and sensor systems
Implement test setups, including selection and integration of optical test equipment (interferometers, collimators, beam profilers, spectrometers, etc.)
Plan, coordinate, and execute tests (optical, vibration, thermal, vacuum, etc.) for spaceflight components and systems according to industry standards and customer requirements
Develop and design hardware and software for automated test equipment as well as supporting existing systems
Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and technicians
Work with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve system test design automation, integration, SIL integration, and off-site tests
Work with the Systems Team to ensure proper requirement Verification and Validation methodology and execution
Analyze test data, identify anomalies, and provide recommendations for design improvements to ensure product reliability and performance
Support failure investigation, troubleshooting, and resolutions
Qualification
Required
B.S. or higher in Optical Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
3 years related experience
Proficiency in using optical test equipment (e.g., interferometers, alignment scopes, cameras, light sources, etc.)
Familiarity with environmental test standards for space hardware (e.g., NASA GEVS, MIL-STD-1540, etc..)
Experience in automated control and measurement systems
Experience in System design, Verification, and Validation
Experience testing performance of systems in a cleanroom environment
Experience developing integration and test plans/procedures and reports
Experience in signal processing
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
Preferred
B.S. or higher in (Engineering or related field) with 6 years of experience
2+ years of experience in optical testing, preferably in a spaceflight or high-reliability environment
Hands-on experience in conducting environmental tests for spaceflight hardware or satellite systems in a cleanroom environment
Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, LabVIEW, Python, and JAVA
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to assume technical responsibility for pieces of a program or multiple programs
Benefits
Medical
Dental vision
401K with company matching
A 9/80 work schedule
A paid holiday shutdown
Company
At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.68B2025-07-01Post Ipo Equity· $875M
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-09-19Post Ipo Equity· $109.01M
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Chairman, President & CEO
Johnathan Jones
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