Mass-manufacturing productized satellite platforms to accelerate deployment of critical, next-generation constellations. Backed by a16z and CRV.
About the role
Apex is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer with deep expertise in structures and hardware integration to design the propulsion modules that bolt onto Apex spacecraft at scale. You will own the mechanical design of the module, including the structure, mounting and installation of flow controllers, PPUs, and thrusters, and the packaging that turns a set of components into a single, buildable, flight-ready assembly. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or a related engineering field
- Strong command of structural design and analysis, including load paths, strength and stiffness, fasteners and joints, tolerance stack-ups, hand calculations, and FEA
- Experience designing hardware to survive launch and space environments, including vibration, shock, and thermal environments, and verifying designs against requirements
- Experience installing and integrating discrete components, such as propulsion, avionics, fluidic, or other spacecraft hardware, into structural assemblies, including interface definition and ICD conformance
- Proficiency with CAD, engineering drawings, and GD&T, with experience owning hardware from concept through release, build, and test
- Experience working directly with manufacturing and production teams to transition designs into hardware and resolve build and integration issues
More about this role
Spacecraft represent the most pressing unmet need across the entire aerospace industry. As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge.
For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. These buses hold the payloads of our customers and are flown on launch vehicles.
Apex manufactures these satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing. Our spacecraft enable the future of society: ranging from earth observation to communications and more.
We’d love for you to join us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet.
Apex is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer with deep expertise in structures and hardware integration to design the propulsion modules that bolt onto Apex spacecraft at scale. You will own the mechanical design of the module, including the structure, mounting and installation of flow controllers, PPUs, and thrusters, and the...
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