Senior Mechanical Engineer – Ground Systems, MGSE

Spacecraft represent the most pressing unmet need across the entire aerospace industry. As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge.

For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. These buses hold the payloads of our customers and are flown on launch vehicles.

Apex manufactures these satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing. Our spacecraft enable the future of society: ranging from earth observation to communications and more.

We’d love for you to join us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

Apex is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer – Ground Systems (MGSE) to join our team and help design, build, and support the equipment that makes spacecraft integration, testing, and launch possible. You’ll work hands-on with hardware and collaborate closely with engineering, test, and manufacturing teams to ensure that Apex spacecraft are supported by reliable, efficient, and scalable mechanical ground support systems.

Responsibilities:

- Design mechanical ground equipment using 3D CAD tools (NX)

- Create part drawings, assembly models, and bills of materials

- Develop and review load paths, fixture stability, and stress margins using both hand calculations and FEA when appropriate

- Experience with the design, analysis, build, and test of advanced space hardware

- Support integration, assembly, and test campaigns with real-time mechanical expertise

- Create documentation packages to detail MGSE use cases/capabilities, analysis, etc.

- Build and refine procedures for the use of MGSE in cleanroom and floor operations

- Collaborate cross-functionally with systems,...