Mass-manufacturing productized satellite platforms to accelerate deployment of critical, next-generation constellations. Backed by a16z and CRV.
About the role
Own structural test strategy and execution across components, subsystems, and fully integrated spacecraft Develop and operate fluid, hydraulic, and pressurized systems, including high-pressure and cryogenic environments Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering field
- 3+ years of experience in spacecraft, launch vehicle, or complex structural testing
- Background designing large-scale structural test stands or load application systems
- Strong fundamentals in structural mechanics, including strength, stability, and fatigue
- Experience with structural analysis (hand calcs and/or FEM) and test correlation
- Hands-on experience with instrumentation and lab equipment (strain, load, pressure, thermal measurements)
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 looking for a Spacecraft Structures Test Engineer to own the validation of flight hardware from first build through system level testing. This is a highly multidisciplinary role focused on structural and mechanical testing, with strong crossover into electrical and system-level validation. You’ll work across mechanical,...
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