Aerospace Mechanisms Technician – Solar Arrays

apex-technology-inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity for employees

Best-in-class healthcare

PTO 15–20 days + holidays

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

Apex Space, a division of Apex Technology, Inc., is seeking a Mechanisms Technician to support the assembly and integration of solar array mechanical systems within our satellite bus production line in Los Angeles. You will collaborate with mechanical engineers to build, align, and verify deployment mechanisms to tight tolerances.

Required 3+ years in precision mechanical assembly in aerospace/high-tech manufacturing, GD&T, cleanroom/FOD, and reading engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• U.S. Person status required (export-controlled data).
• 3+ years of experience in precision mechanical assembly in aerospace, defense, or high-tech manufacturing.
• Proficiency in mechanical fastening, torque procedures, and precision measurement tools.
• Demonstrated experience assembling articulating mechanisms, linkages, or deployment systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T callouts.
• Cleanroom experience or solid working knowledge of cleanroom and FOD prevention protocols.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for close-tolerance mechanical work.
• Good computer skills for digital work instructions and production documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with engineers and technicians.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to team members and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Precision measurement

GD&T reading

Cleanroom experience

Torque procedures

Team collaboration

Mechanical assembly

Reading drawings

Effective communication

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Indicators

Calibrated tools

Torque wrenches

Job description

Apex Space, a division of Apex Technology, Inc., is seeking a Mechanisms Technician to support the assembly and integration of solar array mechanical systems within our satellite bus production line in Los Angeles. You will collaborate with mechanical engineers to build, align, and verify deployment mechanisms to tight tolerances.

Required 3+ years in precision mechanical assembly in aerospace/high-tech manufacturing, GD&T, cleanroom/FOD, and reading engineering drawings.