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 Mechanical Design Engineer to join our satellite engineering team. In this role, you’ll own the design, analysis, and development of critical mechanical hardware for our spacecraft, taking designs from initial concept through qualification, production, integration, and flight. You’ll work cross-functionally across engineering and production to solve complex mechanical challenges and deliver lightweight, reliable, and manufacturable flight hardware. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- U.S. Person status is required due to access to export-controlled data
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field
- 7+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and hardware development, preferably within aerospace, spacecraft, launch vehicles, or other complex hardware environments
- Demonstrated experience owning complex mechanical hardware from concept through design, manufacturing, assembly, and test
- Strong proficiency in 3D CAD and engineering drawings, experience with NX preferred
- Strong understanding of structural mechanics, FEA, and hand calculations
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 Mechanical Design Engineer to join our satellite engineering team. In this role, you’ll own the design, analysis, and development of critical mechanical hardware for our spacecraft, taking designs from initial concept through qualification, production, integration, and flight. You’ll work...
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