Optical Test Engineer II (Aerospace)

Location: Redondo Beach, United States; onsite. Flexible schedule and travel as needed.

Salary: $115,000–$165,000 per year, plus potential stock options.

Company

hirify.global develops in-space transportation vehicles and spacecraft for orbital transport, constellation deployment, precision reentry, and missions beyond Low Earth Orbit.

What you will do

• Design and build optical, mechanical, and electrical systems supporting spacecraft optomechanical components.
• Own key test assets and major hardware test programs across the company.
• Coordinate with external vendors and contractors on technical and schedule objectives.
• Assemble, inspect, check out, and troubleshoot test setups and hardware.
• Conduct test operations for rapidly developed spaceflight hardware.
• Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful engineering solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, optical, aerospace, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in hardware development testing.
• Strong fundamentals in optical, mechanical, and electrical analysis.
• Hands-on experience with test facilities, test-stand design and build-up, and test-equipment procurement.
• Proficiency with data acquisition and control methods, plus demonstrated project ownership and teamwork.
• Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain a U.S. export license under ITAR/EAR regulations.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
• 4+ years of hardware development testing experience.
• Testing experience with star trackers, cameras, lasers, or other spacecraft optical components.
• Experience with Zemax OpticStudio, Code V, environmental qualification testing, optical alignment, or precision metrology.
• Startup or agile development experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, agile environment developing spacecraft from clean-sheet designs.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage for eligible full-time hires.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Potential long-term incentives in the form of stock options.

Hiring process

• Application and resume review.
• Introductory and technical phone interviews.
• Onsite interview followed by an offer.