Optical Test Engineer

About the role

The Space Technologies division at AV is seeking a Test Engineer to support multiple programs. Key responsibilities include defining V&V statements, developing SW for automated tests, and providing systems support.

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.

Requirements

• B.S. or higher in Optical Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 8 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.