Apex Space
Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer (Senior)
$140K–$195K
Los Angeles · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 23, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and hardware development; aerospace, spacecraft, launch vehicles, or other complex hardware environments preferred.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical 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.
About the job
Owns spacecraft mechanical hardware design and development from concept through qualification, production, integration, and flight.
What you'll do
- Design spacecraft structures, subsystems, and components; create CAD models and production drawings.
- Perform structural analysis, optimize designs, and support manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing.
- Lead design reviews, investigate test failures, implement corrective changes, and mentor junior engineers.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
- 7+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and hardware development.
- Demonstrated ownership of complex mechanical hardware from concept through design, manufacturing, assembly, and test.
- Experience with 3D CAD, structural mechanics, FEA, hand calculations, GD&T, aerospace manufacturing, and environmental qualification testing.
Nice to have
- NX experience.
- Spacecraft mechanical systems, environmental testing, spacecraft AIT, design review leadership, technical mentorship, or familiarity with ASME, ASTM, or NASA standards.
Pay
$140K – $195K USD base salary
Tools
3D CAD, FEA, GD&T, NX, ASME, ASTM, NASA
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