Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing · 7 hours ago
Senior Mechanisms Design Engineer – Solar Array
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$145K/yr - $195K/yr
3+ years expApex is a spacecraft manufacturing company focused on providing access to space for commercial payloads. They are seeking a Senior Mechanisms Design Engineer to design, analyze, and qualify mechanical systems for solar arrays, ensuring their functionality and reliability in space applications.
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Responsibilities
Own the mechanical design of solar array subassemblies and related deployment mechanisms
Drive system-level and component-level trade studies to identify optimal mechanical configurations
Build CAD models across the full design lifecycle—from concept to detailed, manufacturable parts
Perform engineering analyses, including structural, dynamic, and thermal simulations
Define detailed manufacturing requirements through part drawings and documentation
Create and maintain supporting documentation including BOMs, materials specs, and mass models
Contribute to test plans and verification strategies, and participate in qualification campaigns
Present designs and analysis at internal reviews and provide clear technical documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
3+ years of hands-on experience designing and qualifying mechanisms for space applications
Strong CAD proficiency (NX preferred)
Skilled in structural, thermal, and dynamic analysis methods and tools
Fluent in GD&T and mechanical tolerancing practices
Familiarity with components commonly used in space mechanisms (e.g., motors, hinges, actuators, bearings, hold-down systems)
Understanding of electromechanical systems and motor control electronics
Experience with design-for-manufacturing (DFM/DFX) principles
Comfortable supporting environmental testing (vibe, shock, thermal, thermal-vacuum)
Excellent communication, organization, and technical presentation skills
Benefits
Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create
Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost
Comprehensive PTO package to reset and recharge - starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays
Competitive 401(k) plan with generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%
8 weeks paid parental leave plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel
Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day
Vibrant community: Monthly office BBQs, pickleball tournaments, run club, and social gatherings for you and your family
Your dream desk setup and all the tools you need to be your most productive self
World-class Playa Vista office with EV chargers, with the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life
Real impact opportunity: Work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries to make a lasting difference
Company
Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing
Apex was founded to solve one of the space industry’s biggest challenges: the satellite production bottleneck.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$522MKey Investors
Interlagos CapitalAndreessen Horowitz
2025-09-12Series D· $200M
2025-04-29Series C· $200M
2024-06-11Series B· $95M
Leadership Team
Ian Cinnamon
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
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