Spacecraft Quality Engineer

The role

You will ensure spacecraft hardware components meet quality standards through testing, inspection, and validation. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive quality assurance from design through production and delivery.

What you will do

• Ensure spacecraft hardware components meet quality standards through testing, inspection, and validation.
• Lead development and execution of QMS manuals, processes, inspection instructions and forms.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and testing teams to mitigate quality issues during DFMA.
• Support development of engineering specifications and alignment with quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality issues from production to delivery.
• Collaborate with leadership in developing quality metrics and tracking methods.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in manufacturing and quality systems.
• Create and maintain documentation including test plans, inspection reports, and quality audits.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards such as AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with supplier performance and supply chain disruptions.

Required qualifications

• U.S. Person status is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, or related field)
• 5+ years of experience in supplier development, quality assurance, or supply chain management
• Proven experience with supplier evaluation, audits, and performance management
• Knowledge of quality systems and standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100)
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical process control (SPC)
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Nice to have

• ASQ CQE/CSQP Certification
• Working knowledge of Lean Methodology

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
• Dream desk setup

Before you apply

• U.S. Person 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.