System Engineer III
Aura$115,000 - $130,000/year
- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
$115,000 – $145,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
AerospaceIndustries
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with a Master's degree being a plus. They should have 3-6 years of experience in mechanical design and analysis, particularly within the aerospace or satellite industry, and proficiency in CAD software such as NX or SolidWorks. A strong understanding of structural analysis techniques, including finite element analysis (FEA) and hand calculations, along with knowledge of drafting standards like GD&T, is required, as is familiarity with manufacturing processes for aerospace-grade materials and components. U.S. Person status is also a requirement.
Responsibilities
The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for developing mechanical designs and models for satellite structures, subsystems, and components, conducting structural analyses to ensure compliance with performance and reliability requirements, optimizing designs for weight reduction and manufacturability, evaluating and selecting materials, collaborating with cross-functional teams, participating in AIT, performing environmental testing, preparing technical documentation, maintaining records, generating reports, staying updated on advancements, identifying areas for improvement, and contributing to research and development projects.
Skills
NX
SolidWorks
FEA
GD&T
Structural Analysis
Mechanical Design
CAD
Materials Science
Manufacturing Processes
Environmental Testing
Apex
Manufactures customizable ESPA class satellites
About Apex
Apex Space manufactures ESPA class satellites, focusing on their flagship product, the Aries satellite bus, which is suitable for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and other missions. They cater to clients in the aerospace and defense sectors, providing customizable satellite solutions for applications like Earth observation and communications. Apex Space differentiates itself with guaranteed on-time delivery, high reliability, and transparent pricing. Their goal is to lead in spacecraft manufacturing by offering dependable satellite solutions for a variety of space missions.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2022Year Founded
$115.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Aerospace, DefenseIndustries
51-200Employees