Apex Space
Senior Propulsion Engineer, Structures
$140K–$195K
Los Angeles · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 28, 2026
- Experience
- 6+ years with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or 3+ years of relevant industry experience with a Ph.D.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or a related engineering field; alternatively, a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a closely 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
Owns the mechanical design, integration, analysis, and production readiness of spacecraft propulsion modules.
What you'll do
- Design propulsion module structures, component mounts, interfaces, and installation packaging to meet spacecraft requirements and budgets.
- Perform or review structural analysis and own drawings, tolerances, specifications, and work instructions.
- Partner with component, manufacturing, and production teams to support builds, testing, issue resolution, and scalable design improvements.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering, with 6+ years of relevant experience; or a Ph.D. in a closely related field with 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Substantial structural design and hardware installation/integration experience, including structural analysis and experience designing for launch and space environments.
- Experience with CAD, engineering drawings, GD&T, and hardware from concept through release, build, and test.
- Experience working with manufacturing and production teams; must meet the stated export-authorization eligibility criteria.
Nice to have
- Direct experience with spacecraft propulsion modules, feed systems, or propulsion component integration.
- Experience designing aerospace hardware for serial or high-rate production.
Pay
$140K – $195K USD base salary
Tools
CAD, GD&T, FEA
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