Apex Technology
Spacecraft Manufacturing Engineer
About this role
Apex is seeking a Spacecraft Manufacturing Engineer to lead the assembly, integration, and production of satellite buses in Los Angeles. You'll collaborate across teams to develop manufacturing strategies, optimize assembly procedures, manage product transitions from development to production, and ensure quality standards for advanced space systems.
What you'll do
- Develop manufacturing plans and strategies with cross-functional teams for aerospace components and spacecraft systems
- Design and implement assembly procedures, work instructions, and manufacturing tools/fixtures
- Lead product cut-in and ramp-up from development through production phases
- Review designs for manufacturability and provide feedback to enhance assembly efficiency
- Develop quality control measures, inspection criteria, and non-conformance resolution processes
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs and enhance quality
What they're looking for
- Aerospace manufacturing and assembly processes
- Engineering drawing and technical documentation interpretation
- CAD/CAM, PLM, or ERP software proficiency
- Manufacturing planning and work instruction development
- Electrical/functional testing of components and spacecraft
- Problem-solving and technical troubleshooting
- Cross-functional team collaboration and communication
- Quality control methodologies and root cause analysis
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Apex Technology
Apex Technology builds commercial spacecraft and satellite bus platforms for earth observation and communications missions. The company is hiring across platform engineering, cloud security, mission operations, and RF systems design to support its aerospace manufacturing and satellite operations.
View all jobs at Apex TechnologyLikely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience with product transitions from development to production. How did you handle design-for-manufacturability feedback, and what was the outcome?
- Describe a time when you identified a manufacturing bottleneck or quality issue in an aerospace assembly process. What root cause analysis approach did you use, and what corrective actions did you implement?