Apex Space
Mechanical Engineer, Payloads
$100K–$195K
Los Angeles · Full-time · Posted Sep 9, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience designing and developing mechanical hardware.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person or be able to obtain required U.S. export authorizations.
About the job
Designs, integrates, and tests payload hardware and supporting structures for Apex spacecraft, from early concepts through launch.
What you'll do
- Develop payload hardware designs, 3D models, engineering drawings, and mechanical interfaces.
- Own payload integration and support fabrication, assembly, troubleshooting, and environmental testing.
- Perform structural analysis and collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver flight-ready hardware.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience designing and developing mechanical hardware.
- Proficiency in CAD software for 3D modeling and drafting (e.g., NX, SolidWorks).
- Understanding of mechanical design fundamentals and experience creating engineering drawings and applying GD&T.
Nice to have
- Experience with spacecraft or other high-reliability hardware, payload integration, or the full hardware development lifecycle.
- Experience with structural analysis, aerospace manufacturing, environmental testing, NX and Teamcenter, or aerospace design standards.
Pay
USD $100K – $195K base salary
Tools
NX, SolidWorks, Teamcenter, GD&T, FEA, CNC machining, sheet metal, composites
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