Aerospace Materials Engineer - Flight-Grade Polymers

Apex-Technology; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options/equity

Health insurance

PTO 15-20 days+ holidays

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Daily catered lunch

Office Playa Vista

Career impact in aerospace

Job summary

Apex Technology is seeking a Materials and Processes Engineer to drive qualification of organic materials for satellite buses. You will collaborate with engineering and production, define requirements, perform analyses, and build flight-ready materials databases.

The role requires a strong materials background and experience with aerospace non-metallics. Join a fast-growing company at Playa Vista, offering equity, top-tier health care, PTO, and a robust incentive package along with opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, materials, physics, aerospace, or relevant engineering.
• 10+ years of industry experience in materials science and engineering principles.
• Experience qualifying aerospace non-metallics (adhesives, epoxies, potting compounds, etc.).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Capable of managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the qualification of new organic materials, parts and processes to meet space and factory requirements.
• Develop and maintain an Approved Materials and Processes List for organic materials.
• Support engineering requirements to develop, select, or recommend parts, materials, processes, and manufacturing technologies.
• Assist in supplier qualification and respond to technical inquiries; escalate issues as needed.
• Perform analyses to characterize performance and determine root causes; propose corrective actions.

Skills

Materials science

Aerospace

Problem solving

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s in mechanical, materials, physics, aerospace, or relevant engineering

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Testing instrumentation

Job description

Apex Technology is seeking a Materials and Processes Engineer to drive qualification of organic materials for satellite buses. You will collaborate with engineering and production, define requirements, perform analyses, and build flight-ready materials databases.

The role requires a strong materials background and experience with aerospace non-metallics. Join a fast-growing company at Playa Vista, offering equity, top-tier health care, PTO, and a robust incentive package along with opportunities