Ground Systems Mechanical Engineer – Spacecraft Integration

Outsiders Fund; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Healthcare

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Apex Technology, Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Ground Systems (MGSE) to design, build, and support equipment for spacecraft integration, testing, and launch. You’ll work hands‑on with hardware and collaborate with engineering, test, and manufacturing to ensure reliable, scalable MGSE.

The role requires 2+ years of mechanical design or test experience, CATIA proficiency, and familiarity with MGSE in aerospace or satellite environments.

Qualifications

• U.S. Person status is required due to export controlled data.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 2+ years of mechanical design or test support (master’s may substitute).
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (CATIA preferred).
• Basic understanding of mechanical design principles, tolerancing, and structural analysis.
• Experience with MGSE design, analysis, build, and test.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration and communication.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical ground equipment using 3D CAD tools (NX).
• Create part drawings, assembly models, and bills of materials.
• Develop load paths, fixture stability, and stress margins with hand calculations and FEA.
• Support integration, assembly, and test campaigns with mechanical expertise.
• Create documentation packages detailing MGSE use cases and analysis.
• Build and refine procedures for MGSE use in cleanroom and floor operations.
• Collaborate with systems, electrical, software, and test teams for hardware integration.

Skills

NX CAD

CATIA

MGSE experience

FEA (ANSYS/NASTRAN)

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

NASTRAN

Job description

Apex Technology, Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Ground Systems (MGSE) to design, build, and support equipment for spacecraft integration, testing, and launch. You’ll work hands‑on with hardware and collaborate with engineering, test, and manufacturing to ensure reliable, scalable MGSE.

The role requires 2+ years of mechanical design or test experience, CATIA proficiency, and familiarity with MGSE in aerospace or satellite environments.