Apex Space
Solar Array Manufacturing Development Engineer
$120K–$195K
Los Angeles · Full-time · Posted Oct 9, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years in manufacturing engineering, process development, or hardware production.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person or be able to obtain required U.S. export authorizations under ITAR/EAR.
About the job
Develops and scales manufacturing processes for spacecraft solar array assemblies, from prototype builds through full-rate production.
What you'll do
- Develop and optimize assembly processes, tooling, fixtures, equipment, and production documentation.
- Collaborate with design and production teams to resolve manufacturing challenges and improve manufacturability, yield, throughput, and reliability.
- Support production readiness and electrical, mechanical, and environmental testing of solar array assemblies.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, or hardware production.
- Experience improving manufacturing processes for complex electromechanical assemblies and hands-on use of tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment.
- Understanding of process validation, quality control, production documentation, and transitioning hardware into manufacturing.
Nice to have
- Experience with spacecraft solar arrays, photovoltaic modules, or similar high-reliability electrical assemblies.
- Familiarity with solar cell integration methods, composite structures, electrical testing, production-line scaling, or aerospace manufacturing.
Pay
$120K – $195K (base salary)
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