Aerospace Mechanisms Technician: Deployable Solar Arrays

Apex; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Apex

Premium healthcare

PTO 15–20 days

401(k) with match

Parental leave

Daily catered lunch

Office in Playa Vista

Impactful work in aerospace

Job summary

Apex Space is seeking a Mechanisms Technician to support the assembly and integration of solar array mechanical systems on our satellite bus production line. You will work with mechanical engineers to build, align, and verify deployment mechanisms, hinges, and subassemblies to tight tolerances.

Responsibilities include assembling structural subassemblies, installing and torquing fasteners, performing precision alignment, documenting activities, and contributing to process improvements in a

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in precision mechanical assembly in aerospace, defense, or high-tech manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T callouts.
• Cleanroom experience or solid working knowledge of cleanroom and FOD prevention protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and integrate solar array structural subassemblies including pantograph mechanisms, hinges, deployment arms, and panel frames per engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Install and torque mechanical fasteners to specified values using calibrated tools; maintain torque records.
• Perform precision alignment and fit verification of mechanical components using calipers, micrometers, and indicators.
• Execute bonding and adhesive operations on structural joints per engineering bond procedures.
• Support mechanism deployment functional testing, including stroke verification and hinge articulation checks.
• Maintain FOD prevention protocols and cleanroom discipline throughout all assembly activities.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to resolve fit, clearance, and assembly issues.
• Document assembly activities, non-conformances, and rework in build records.
• Support the development and maintenance of assembly procedures, work instructions, and quality documentation
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of assembly and integration processes, recommending and implementing efficiency enhancements and quality improvements.

Skills

Precision assembly

GD&T reading

Cleanroom protocols

Torque procedures

Team collaboration

Digital work instructions

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Indicators

Job description

Apex Space is seeking a Mechanisms Technician to support the assembly and integration of solar array mechanical systems on our satellite bus production line. You will work with mechanical engineers to build, align, and verify deployment mechanisms, hinges, and subassemblies to tight tolerances.

Responsibilities include assembling structural subassemblies, installing and torquing fasteners, performing precision alignment, documenting activities, and contributing to process improvements in a