Spacecraft Solar Technician

The role

You will perform assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft solar array systems and associated hardware. You will work with engineering and production teams to build flight-ready hardware and improve manufacturing processes.

What you will do

• Perform assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft solar array systems and associated hardware.
• Assemble precision mechanical components using engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Install and integrate solar panels, deployment mechanisms, hinges, brackets, fasteners, and associated components.
• Operate and maintain automated manufacturing equipment.
• Use hand tools, power tools, measurement equipment, and specialized fixtures.
• Inspect completed assemblies for compliance with engineering specifications and quality standards.
• Identify, document, and troubleshoot assembly issues and nonconformances.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, quality inspectors, and other technicians.
• Support functional testing, deployment testing, and verification activities.
• Maintain accurate build records, traceability documentation, and production data.

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical assembly, manufacturing, integration, or production environments.
• Experience assembling precision mechanical or electromechanical hardware.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with hand tools, torque tools, measurement equipment, and precision assembly techniques.
• Familiarity with mechanical fastening, bonding, and hardware installation processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and workmanship standards.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to work onsite at Apex's Factory One facility in Los Angeles.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and perform repetitive assembly tasks.
• Comfortable working with delicate, high-value flight hardware in a production environment.

Nice to have

• Experience in aerospace, spacecraft, defense, automotive, or solar manufacturing
• Hands-on experience assembling or integrating spacecraft solar arrays, terrestrial solar panels, deployable structures, or mechanical mechanisms.
• Experience operating and performing autonomous maintenance on automated manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with solar panel handling, deployment mechanisms, and sensitive flight hardware.
• Experience with adhesives, bonding, staking, and aerospace mechanical assembly processes.
• Understanding of FOD prevention, ESD controls, and cleanroom procedures.
• Experience supporting functional testing, mechanical deployment testing, or hardware qualification.
• Familiarity with manufacturing execution systems (MES), electronic work instructions, and production documentation.
• Experience identifying manufacturing issues and contributing to process improvements.

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

• Must qualify as a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or individual granted asylum) 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 aims to provide humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet.