🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll design and build mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE) for spacecraft integration and launch at Apex. Your work will directly enable reliable, scalable satellite production supporting the growing commercial space industry. This role offers hands-on hardware experience with a fast-growing startup backed by $200M in Series D funding.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Design mechanical ground equipment using 3D CAD tools (NX)
• Create part drawings, assembly models, and bills of materials
• Develop load paths, fixture stability, and stress margins
• Support integration, assembly, and test campaigns with mechanical expertise

📋 Requirements

• U.S. Person status required
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design or test support
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (CATIA preferred)

✨ Nice to Have

• Experience performing structural analysis with FEA tools (ANSYS, NASTRAN)
• Exposure to integration & test operations or cleanroom practices
• Familiarity with lifting/rigging hardware, fluid systems, or pneumatic systems

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 🏖️ Comprehensive PTO starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days plus 10 paid holidays
• 🏥 Best-in-class healthcare 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and dependents
• 💰 Equity in Apex to share in company success
• 🍽️ Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks
• 👶 Childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel