Aerospace Materials & Processes Engineer (Flight Hardware)

Apex Technology, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Healthcare

PTO 15–20 days

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Lunch & snacks

Stock options

Job summary

Apex Technology, Inc. is seeking a Materials and Processes (M&P) Engineer to collaborate with engineering and production teams, owning the qualification of organic materials for satellite operations and qualification of flight hardware as volume scales.

Responsibilities include defining requirements, developing an Approved Materials and Processes List, supporting supplier qualification, and performing analyses to resolve failures, while maintaining documentation and supporting design reviews.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in materials science and engineering principles.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or related field.
• 7+ years of industry experience in materials.
• Experience qualifying aerospace non-metallics and coatings.

Responsibilities

• Own qualification of new organic materials, parts and processes to meet space and factory requirements.
• Develop and maintain Approved Materials and Processes List for organics.
• Support definition of engineering requirements for parts, materials, processes, and manufacturing.
• Assist supplier qualification activities and address inquiries.
• Analyze failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate and support lab activities and data interpretation.
• Apply project management to meet cost, technical, and schedule goals.
• Support creation and revision of material specifications and test plans.
• Investigate non-conformances and supplier deviations.
• Maintain engineering records and support design reviews.
• Communicate findings to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Materials science

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Materials/Aerospace Eng

Master’s in Materials Science (preferred)

Tools

Test campaigns

Supplier qualification

Documentation control

Job description

Apex Technology, Inc. is seeking a Materials and Processes (M&P) Engineer to collaborate with engineering and production teams, owning the qualification of organic materials for satellite operations and qualification of flight hardware as volume scales.

Responsibilities include defining requirements, developing an Approved Materials and Processes List, supporting supplier qualification, and performing analyses to resolve failures, while maintaining documentation and supporting design reviews.