Senior Spacecraft Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop manufacturing plans and strategies for aerospace components
• Design, optimize, and implement assembly and integration procedures, work instructions, and manufacturing tools
• Lead the cut-in and ramp-up of new products from development to production
• Review product designs for manufacturability and provide feedback to design engineers
• Develop and implement quality control measures, inspection criteria, and test plans
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions
• Conduct root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide technical support and guidance to production personnel

Requirements

• U.S. Persons status required
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering
• 7+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, assembly, and integration
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and technical documents
• Experience developing manufacturing plans and assembly procedures
• Experience with CAD/CAM, PLM, or ERP systems
• Experience planning or executing electrical/functional testing of components or spacecraft
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of AS9100 or similar quality management systems
• Experience in programming with Python or LabVIEW
• Experience in environmental testing (vibration, thermal, pneumatic)
• Familiarity with spacecraft subsystem interactions and design trades

Benefits

• Equity in Apex
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
• $100k life insurance
• Comprehensive PTO package and 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with matching
• 8 weeks paid parental leave and childcare reimbursement
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks

About the Company

Apex manufactures satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware designed for manufacturing to provide humankind access to the galaxy.