Ground Systems MGSE Engineer for Spacecraft Testing

Socket.dev; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Healthcare coverage

PTO 15‑20 days

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Lunch provided

Job summary

Apex Technology, Inc. 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 teams to ensure reliable, scalable MGSE. Responsibilities include NX design, drawings and BOMs, load path analysis, and integration support with aerospace hardware.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of mechanical design or test support experience; master’s may substitute.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (CATIA preferred) and basic tolerancing.

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 via hand calc/FEA.
• Support integration, assembly and test campaigns with hands‑on MGSE expertise.
• Create documentation detailing MGSE use, analyses, and capabilities.
• Build/refine procedures for MGSE use in cleanroom and floor ops.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with systems, electrical, software, and test teams.

Skills

3D CAD (NX)

CATIA

FEA (ANSYS/NASTRAN)

Mechanical design

MGSE awareness

Cross‑functional comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

NASTRAN

Job description

Apex Technology, Inc. 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 teams to ensure reliable, scalable MGSE. Responsibilities include NX design, drawings and BOMs, load path analysis, and integration support with aerospace hardware.