Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing · 2 hours ago
Spacecraft, NX Administrator
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$165K/yr - $195K/yr
5+ years expApex is a fast-growing startup in the aerospace industry, focused on manufacturing satellite buses for commercial payloads. The role involves managing and optimizing the Siemens NX environment to support efficient hardware development and collaboration across engineering teams.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Own Apex’s Siemens NX environment, ensuring it remains stable, performant, and optimized for rapid hardware development
Define and maintain modeling standards, drafting conventions, customer defaults, and attribute requirements that drive high-quality CAD data
Expand automated checks (Check-Mate, NX Open tools, etc.) to enforce consistency and reduce downstream rework across design and manufacturing
Act as the go-to expert for engineers across mechanical, MEOP, avionics, and manufacturing to troubleshoot complex NX issues (assembly performance, WAVE links, translations, data handoff, etc.)
Develop and deliver onboarding, training, and best-practice playbooks to accelerate user adoption and proficiency
Partner closely with designers to understand real pain points and translate them into system improvements
Collaborate with our Teamcenter admin to strengthen and scale a fully managed NX environment
Ensure seamless integration between NX, Teamcenter, ERP, and MES to support accurate BOMs and manufacturing readiness
Continuously re-evaluate and redesign CAD processes to remove friction, automate repetitive tasks, and unlock new capabilities across the product lifecycle
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of hands-on Siemens NX experience (implementation, configuration, administration, troubleshooting)
Strong background supporting NX in Teamcenter-managed environments
Familiarity with aerospace-specific modules and large, complex assemblies
Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and enable CAD users
Proficiency in scripting/automation (NX Open, Python, ITK, or similar)
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to translate user pain points into scalable, maintainable system solutions
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, highly iterative environment
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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