Lead Satellite Structures Engineer

Apex Technology, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Apex

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision

15+ days of vacation plus paid holidays

Competitive 401(k) plan with matching

8 weeks paid parental leave

Daily catered lunch

Monthly office socials

Flexible work-life integration

Job summary

Apex Technology, Inc. is seeking a Lead Structures Engineer in Los Angeles, CA to oversee the design, development, and delivery of critical spacecraft structural systems. The role involves leading a small team through design reviews and ensuring cross-functional integration with thermal and propulsion teams.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, with at least 5 years of experience in structural design and technical leadership. Apex offers competitive benefits, including full healthcare coverage and a vibrant workplace environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing and delivering structural or mechanical systems.
• 1+ years of professional experience leading technical teams and/or projects.
• Experience owning hardware from concept through test or production.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end design of spacecraft structural systems from concept through flight.
• Drive trade studies for reliability versus manufacturability.
• Perform first-principles analysis and FEA to validate spacecraft components.

Skills

Structural analysis

Mechanical design

Systems integration

CAD proficiency

First-principles analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks)

FEA tools (ANSYS, Nastran, Abaqus)

Job description

Apex Technology, Inc. is seeking a Lead Structures Engineer in Los Angeles, CA to oversee the design, development, and delivery of critical spacecraft structural systems. The role involves leading a small team through design reviews and ensuring cross-functional integration with thermal and propulsion teams.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, with at least 5 years of experience in structural design and technical leadership. Apex offers competitive benefits, including full healthcare coverage and a vibrant workplace environment.