Lead Solar Technician
Lead the assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft solar arrays in a fast-growing startup environment.
Posted by employer 2 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 8 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 8 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Lead day-to-day assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft solar arrays.
- Mentor and train technicians while coordinating build priorities.
- Perform and oversee solar array assembly.
- Support integration of solar cells and electrical systems.
- Perform and oversee electrical and functional testing.
Must have
- 5+ years of experience in aerospace, spacecraft, solar, electronics, composites, or high-reliability hardware manufacturing.
- Experience leading, training, or mentoring technicians.
- Strong hands-on electrical and mechanical assembly experience.
Nice to have
- Experience with composites, solar arrays, deployable hardware, or spacecraft power systems.
- Strong electrical troubleshooting skills.
Practical constraints
- U.S. Person status required.
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Lead Solar Technician at Apex Space is responsible for overseeing the assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft solar arrays, ensuring that all builds meet engineering and quality standards. This role requires strong hands-on skills in electrical and mechanical assembly, along with experience in aerospace or high-reliability hardware manufacturing. Ideal candidates will have a background in leading and mentoring teams, as well as a solid understanding of solar technology and troubleshooting. Apex Space is a fast-growing startup focused on innovation in the aerospace sector.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze September 27, 2026. Last confirmed on Apex Space's careers page September 27, 2026.
- Electrical Systems appears in 0.3% of 581 comparable lead other roles in United States; Mechanical Assembly appears in 0.2% of 581 comparable lead other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Lead Solar Technician role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Los Angeles, United States.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Lead Solar Technician role.
- Where is the role based?
- Apex Space is hiring for this position in Los Angeles, United States.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Composites, Electrical Systems, Mechanical Assembly, Solar Arrays, Spacecraft.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Apex Space targets lead candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Lead Solar Technician role at Apex Space.
From the original posting
About the Role
Apex Space is seeking an experienced Lead Solar Technician to lead the assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft solar arrays. This role is highly hands-on while also providing technical guidance, mentorship, and day-to-day coordination for the solar production team.
Responsibilities:
Lead day-to-day assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft solar arrays.
Mentor and train technicians while coordinating build priorities, task assignments, and progress.
Perform and oversee solar array assembly, including mechanical fastening, bonding, composites, wiring, harnessing, and precision alignment.
Support integration of solar cells, electrical systems, composite structures, and deployment hardware.
Perform and oversee electrical and functional testing, including continuity checks and troubleshooting.
Support environmental and deployment testing of flight hardware.
Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis alongside engineering and quality.
Identify and escalate build issues, nonconformances, and production blockers.
Ensure builds meet engineering drawings, work instructions, quality standards, and safety requirements.
Maintain accurate build documentation, inspection records, and test results.
Partner with engineering to improve tooling, fixtures, processes, and work instructions.
Drive continuous improvement in production efficiency, quality, and repeatability as solar array production scales.
Requirements:
U.S. Person status required.
5+ years of experience in aerospace, spacecraft, solar, electronics, composites, or high-reliability hardware manufacturing.
Experience leading, training, or mentoring technicians.
Strong hands-on electrical and mechanical assembly experience, including wiring, harnessing, bonding, and precision assembly.
Experience with composites, solar arrays, deployable hardware, or spacecraft power systems preferred.
Strong electrical troubleshooting skills and experience with electrical test equipment.
Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and commitment to safety and quality.
What We Offer For Full-time Employees:
Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create
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