Aerospace Materials & Processes Engineer for Satellite Buses

Apex Technology, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Healthcare

PTO

401(k)

Parental leave

Lunch provided

Office Playa Vista

Job summary

Apex Technology, Inc. is seeking a Materials and Processes (M&P) Engineer to own the qualification of organic materials for satellite operations.

You will define product requirements, inform material and design trades, perform analyses and testing, and build a materials database while qualifying flight hardware as we scale volume. You will collaborate across engineering and production teams, manage supplier qualifications, perform root-cause analysis, and help ensure compliance with space and

Qualifications

• U.S. Persons status is required as this position requires access to export-controlled data
• Bachelor’s in mechanical, materials, physics, aerospace, or relevant engineering
• 10+ years of industry experience demonstrating a strong foundation in materials science and engineering principles
• Engineering experience with qualifying typical Aerospace non-metallics (e.g. adhesives, epoxies, potting compounds, staking compounds, conformal coatings, RTV/silicones, Elastomers, Plastics, Thermal interface materials, thermal working fluids, Thermal-control paints/coatings, Lubricants, Composite materials, Films and tapes, and Insulation materials)
• 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 all relevant space and factory environment requirements.
• Manage related tests and process controls, and audit and qualify suppliers to applicable requirements
• Develop and maintain a company wide Approved Materials and Processes List for organic materials, including approved suppliers, formulations, product revisions, application limitations, shelf-life requirements, storage conditions, and qualification status
• Support definition of engineering requirements to develop, select, or recommend parts, materials, processes, manufacturing technologies, machinery, tools, and automation systems used in product design and manufacturing in accordance with contractual and regulatory obligations
• Assist in supplier qualification activities and respond to routine supplier technical inquiries. Escalate complex supplier or production issues to senior management
• Perform analyses to characterize performance or determine causes of tool, material, part, or process failures. Recommend corrective actions for senior review
• Coordinate and support lab activities and compile test data for interpretation and disposition
• Use project management practices to meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements for assigned tasks
• Support creation and revision of material/process specifications, work instructions, and test plans
• Support investigations of non-conformances and supplier deviations
• Collect evidence, perform basic root-cause analysis, and draft corrective action recommendations
• Maintain engineering records (test reports, engineering orders) and support configuration control and design reviews as required
• Communicate technical findings clearly to cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Skills

Materials science

Aerospace engineering

Non-metallic materials

Supplier qualification

Root-cause analysis

Data analysis

Project management

Test planning

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in engineering

Job description

Apex Technology, Inc. is seeking a Materials and Processes (M&P) Engineer to own the qualification of organic materials for satellite operations.

You will define product requirements, inform material and design trades, perform analyses and testing, and build a materials database while qualifying flight hardware as we scale volume. You will collaborate across engineering and production teams, manage supplier qualifications, perform root-cause analysis, and help ensure compliance with space and