# Spacecraft Opto-Mechancial Manufacturing Engineer at Apex Space

- Company: Apex Space
- What the company does: Mass-manufacturing productized satellite platforms to accelerate deployment of critical, next-generation constellations. Backed by a16z and CRV.
- Company website: https://www.apexspace.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Los Angeles
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $120K to $195K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-09
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/apex-technology-inc/367a070f-f712-4a0b-986a-da2fa6f3c8b3?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/apex-space-spacecraft-opto-mechancial-manufacturing-engineer/

## About the role

Apex is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer to develop, implement, and scale manufacturing processes for precision opto-mechanical spacecraft assemblies. This role will bridge design engineering and production, taking hardware from initial development through qualification and repeatable manufacturing. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field
- 3+ years of experience in precision mechanical assembly, opto-mechanical integration, manufacturing engineering, or hardware development
- Experience developing assembly processes, tooling, and fixtures for complex hardware
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as NX, SolidWorks, or Creo
- Understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and precision measurement techniques
- Experience troubleshooting hardware and supporting hands-on assembly, integration, and testing

Tags: Production

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/apex-space-spacecraft-opto-mechancial-manufacturing-engineer/