🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll own the design, development, and delivery of flight-critical spacecraft structural systems for our satellite buses. Your work will enable reliable, production-ready systems at scale, from concept through on-orbit operation. This role combines deep technical ownership with cross-functional leadership in a fast-growing space startup.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Own end-to-end design of spacecraft structural systems from concept through flight.
• Drive trade studies and make-vs.-buy decisions while partnering cross-functionally.
• Perform FEA and first-principles analysis to validate structural components.
• Develop and execute structural test plans (vibration, shock, thermal vacuum).
• Lead a small team through design reviews and set technical direction.

📋 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience designing and delivering structural or mechanical systems.
• 1+ years leading technical teams and/or projects.
• Proficiency with CAD (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks) and FEA tools (ANSYS, Nastran, Abaqus).
• Experience developing and executing structural test campaigns.

✨ Nice to Have

• Experience with spacecraft or aerospace structural systems.
• Familiarity with environmental testing (vibe, shock, thermal vacuum).
• Hands-on experience with machining, assembly, or hardware bring-up.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 📈 Equity in Apex (Series D backed).
• 🏥 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and dependents.
• 🏖️ 15-20+ days PTO plus 10 paid holidays.
• 🍱 Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks.
• 👶 8 weeks paid parental leave plus childcare reimbursement.

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter screen· 30 min
2. 2Technical phone interview· 60 min
3. 3Onsite interviews (3-4 rounds)· 4 hours