Staff Materials Engineer (Organics)

The role

The M&P Engineer will own the selection and qualification of organic materials for satellite operations. This role involves defining product requirements, performing material testing, and developing a materials database.

What you will do

• Own the qualification of new organic materials, parts and processes
• Manage related tests and process controls
• Audit and qualify suppliers to applicable requirements
• Develop and maintain a company wide Approved Materials and Processes List
• Support definition of engineering requirements for parts, materials, and manufacturing technologies
• Assist in supplier qualification activities
• Perform analyses to characterize performance or determine causes of failures
• Coordinate and support lab activities and compile test data
• Support creation and revision of material/process specifications, work instructions, and test plans
• Support investigations of non-conformances and supplier deviations

Required qualifications

• U.S. Persons status is required
• Bachelor’s in mechanical, materials, physics, aerospace, or relevant engineering
• 10+ years of industry experience in materials science and engineering principles
• Engineering experience with qualifying typical Aerospace non-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 adhesives, and thermal materials
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as wire bonding, heat treatment, surface modification, thermal coatings, and interface materials
• Knowledge of fracture mechanics, 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% 401(k) matching
• 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
• Stock options

Before you apply

• U.S. Persons status is required to access export-controlled data
• 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.