Staff Materials Engineer (Inorganics)

The role

The M&P Engineer serves as the technical focal for metallic materials and manufacturing processes used on spacecraft, propulsion systems, and hardware. This person will define product requirements, perform material analyses and testing, and develop a materials database.

What you will do

• Own material selection, qualification, process requirements, design guidance, supplier controls, and technical disposition for Aerospace metallics
• Establish and own internal materials and process specifications
• Develop and maintain an Approved Metallic Materials and Processes List
• Support definition of engineering requirements for parts, materials, and manufacturing technologies
• Support engineering design reviews and participate in failure analyses
• Assist in supplier qualification activities and respond to technical inquiries
• Perform analyses to characterize performance or determine causes of failures
• Coordinate and support lab activities and compile test data
• Use project management practices to meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements
• Support creation and revision of material/process specifications, work instructions, and test plans

Required qualifications

• U.S. Persons status is required
• Bachelor’s in mechanical, materials, physics, aerospace, or relevant engineering
• 10+ years of industry experience demonstrating a strong foundation in materials science and engineering principles
• Engineering experience with qualifying typical Aerospace metallics
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Capable of managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have

• Master’s in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, Polymers, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Engineering experience with materials in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing development lifecycle
• Deep understanding of aluminums, composites, stainless steels, adhesives, and thermal materials
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as welding, heat treatment, and plating
• Knowledge of fracture mechanics, corrosion control, fluid compatibility, statistics, and failure analysis

Benefits

• Equity in Apex
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
• $100k life insurance at no cost
• Starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually
• 10 paid holidays
• 100% match on first 3% and 50% on next 2% of 401(k)
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks
• Monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and gatherings

Before you apply

• U.S. Persons status is required to access export-controlled data
• Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person or be able to obtain required export authorizations

About the company

Apex manufactures satellite buses at scale using software, vertical integration, and hardware designed for manufacturing. The company is a fast-growing startup that has raised more than $500M in funding.