Spacecraft Build Engineer
Join Apex Space as a Spacecraft Build Engineer to develop and scale manufacturing processes for high-rate spacecraft builds.
Posted by employer 2 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 22 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 22 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Develop and qualify manufacturing processes for spacecraft components
- Design and implement precision tooling and fixtures
- Drive high-rate production by optimizing processes
- Lead the transition of hardware from development to production
- Troubleshoot manufacturing and integration issues
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, materials, or related engineering field
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, or process engineering
- Experience with manufacturing process development
- Strong understanding of manufacturing techniques
- Experience with tooling and fixture design using CAD
- Hands-on experience with assembly, integration, or testing of mechanical or aerospace systems
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, or related field
- Experience with high-rate or mixed-product manufacturing lines
- Experience with weld process development and inspection
- Experience with propulsion, avionics, or structural system integration
- Experience with process automation, robotics, or controls
- Experience with failure analysis or production system optimization
Requirements
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Spacecraft Build Engineer at Apex Space focuses on developing and scaling manufacturing processes for spacecraft, ensuring efficient production and integration of hardware. Key skills include experience in manufacturing process development, tooling design, and a strong grasp of complex hardware systems. This role is suited for engineers with a background in mechanical or aerospace disciplines and at least three years of relevant experience. Apex, a rapidly growing startup, emphasizes collaboration and innovation in the aerospace sector.
Joblaze insights
Quick facts
- Is the Spacecraft Build Engineer role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Los Angeles, United States.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Spacecraft Build Engineer 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: CAD, NX, Solidworks.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Apex Space targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Spacecraft Build Engineer role at Apex Space.
From the original posting
About the Role
Apex is looking for a Spacecraft Build Engineer to develop and scale the manufacturing processes, tooling, and production systems that enable high-rate spacecraft builds. This role sits at the intersection of design and production, with ownership over how hardware is built, integrated, and transitioned into production. You’ll work across propulsion, avionics, and structural systems to drive manufacturability, yield, and rate.
Responsibilities:
Own the development and qualification of manufacturing processes for spacecraft components and assemblies
Design and implement precision tooling and fixtures to improve quality, repeatability, and cycle time
Drive high-rate production by optimizing processes, reducing takt time, and increasing throughput
Develop and automate manufacturing and inspection processes to improve yield and consistency
Lead the transition of hardware from development into production environments
Partner closely with design engineering to drive design for manufacturability (DFM) and influence vehicle architecture
Troubleshoot manufacturing and integration issues, performing root cause analysis and driving corrective actions
Simplify requirements and processes to reduce complexity, cost, and build time
Support production scaling, factory layout, and manufacturing system development
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, materials, or related engineering field
3+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, or process engineering for complex hardware systems
Experience with manufacturing process development and high-rate production environments
Strong understanding of manufacturing techniques (welding, machining, forming, fastening, bonding, etc.)
Experience with tooling and fixture design using CAD (SolidWorks, NX, or similar)
Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM/DFMA)
Hands-on experience with assembly, integration, or testing of mechanical or aerospace systems
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve production issues in fast-paced environments
Strong ownership mindset with ability to drive cross-functional execution
Nice to have:
Master’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, or related field
Experience with high-rate or mixed-product manufacturing lines
Experience with weld process development and inspection (including automation)
Experience with propulsion, avionics, or structural system integration and testing
Experience with process automation, robotics, or controls
Experience using data systems (SQL or similar) to track performance and drive improvements
Experience with failure analysis, PFMEA, or production system optimization
Hands-on experience working directly with technicians on hardware builds
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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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