Apex Space
Spacecraft Opto-Mechancial Manufacturing Engineer
$120K–$195K
Los Angeles · Full-time · Posted Oct 9, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years in precision mechanical assembly, opto-mechanical integration, manufacturing engineering, or hardware development.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Manufacturing 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
Develops and scales manufacturing processes for precision opto-mechanical spacecraft assemblies, taking hardware from prototypes through qualification and repeatable production.
What you'll do
- Develop assembly processes, fixtures, alignment tooling, work instructions, and inspection procedures for precision spacecraft hardware.
- Own builds through production qualification; troubleshoot integration issues and support environmental and functional testing.
- Improve manufacturability, alignment, yield, repeatability, quality, and throughput in partnership with design and production teams.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience developing assembly processes, tooling, and fixtures for complex hardware.
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as NX, SolidWorks, or Creo.
- Understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and precision measurement techniques; hands-on hardware troubleshooting and testing experience.
Nice to have
- Experience with spacecraft optical payloads, sensors, cameras, laser systems, or precision optical instruments.
- Knowledge of optical alignment, metrology, and calibration; cleanroom assembly or contamination-sensitive hardware experience.
Pay
$120K – $195K USD base salary
Tools
NX, SolidWorks, Creo, GD&T
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