Apex Space
Spacecraft Manufacturing Engineer
$100K–$140K
Los Angeles · Full-time · Posted Oct 7, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years in aerospace manufacturing, assembly, and integration; ideally in a high-production-rate environment.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person or be able to obtain required export authorizations from the applicable U.S. government agency.
About the job
Leads spacecraft manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing processes, transitioning products from development into production while maintaining quality and efficiency.
What you'll do
- Develop and improve manufacturing plans, assembly procedures, work instructions, tools, and fixtures.
- Lead new-product production ramp-up and collaborate with design teams to improve manufacturability.
- Support production and testing, resolve manufacturing issues, and implement quality and continuous-improvement measures.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, assembly, and integration.
- Experience developing manufacturing plans, assembly procedures, and work instructions.
- U.S. Person status or ability to obtain required export authorizations.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with AS9100 or similar quality management systems; knowledge of quality control and root cause analysis.
- Experience with Python or LabVIEW, environmental testing, or spacecraft subsystem interactions.
Pay
$100K – $140K USD base salary
Tools
CAD/CAM, PLM, ERP, Python, LabVIEW, AS9100
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