Senior Chemical Propulsion Engineer

About the Company

Apex manufactures satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware designed for manufacturing. The company is a fast-growing startup that has raised more than $500M in funding to provide humankind access to the galaxy.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test chemical propulsion systems
• Design and build propulsion infrastructure and test facilities
• Design propulsion system architecture, develop product specifications, and maintain Technical Performance Metrics (TPMs)
• Develop qualification and acceptance test plans and support testing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate propulsion systems with other subsystems
• Troubleshoot manufacturing anomalies and lead investigation efforts
• Interface with customer and supplier relationships
• Contribute to proposals and business development efforts

Requirements

• U.S. Person status required
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, propulsion, or aerospace-related engineering
• 8+ years of propulsion design and test experience
• Experience with mono and bi-propellant chemical propulsion systems
• Experience with handling and testing pressurized systems
• History of designing fluidic systems, instrumentation, and control components
• Experience with CAD software (NX, SolidWorks)
• Knowledge of manufacturing in clean environments and AS9100 protocols

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in mechanical, propulsion, or aerospace-related engineering
• Experience operating leak, burst, and proof test facilities
• Experience leading hot-fire test campaigns
• Experience with chemical propulsion operations in space

Benefits

• Equity in Apex
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
• $100k life insurance
• Comprehensive PTO package
• 401(k) plan with matching
• 8 weeks paid parental leave and childcare reimbursement
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks