Apex Technology
Spacecraft Mechanisms and Actuators Engineer
About this role
Apex seeks a Mechanisms & Actuators Engineer to develop and qualify critical electromechanical systems for commercial satellite platforms, including solar array drive assemblies and reaction wheels. You'll drive design, testing, and integration of flight-proven mechanisms from concept through delivery in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
What you'll do
- Design, assemble, and test spacecraft electromechanical systems including SADAs, reaction wheels, and deployment actuators
- Own actuator development lifecycle from concept through qualification and flight delivery
- Conduct architecture studies, component selection, and performance analysis for flight mechanisms
- Execute qualification testing and life cycle testing for high-reliability rotary actuators
- Support mechanism integration, hardware troubleshooting, and environmental testing campaigns
- Collaborate with avionics, controls, GNC, and software teams on system interfaces and manufacturing strategies
What they're looking for
- Electromechanical systems design and development
- Rotary actuators and motor systems
- Bearings, geartrains, and rotating machinery
- Environmental qualification testing (vibration, thermal vacuum, shock)
- Hardware integration, troubleshooting, and bring-up
- Root cause analysis and failure investigation
- Cross-functional collaboration and technical communication
- CAD and design documentation
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Apex Technology
Apex Technology builds commercial spacecraft and satellite bus platforms for earth observation and communications missions. The company is hiring across platform engineering, cloud security, mission operations, and RF systems design to support its aerospace manufacturing and satellite operations.
View all jobs at Apex TechnologyLikely interview questions
- Walk us through a spacecraft electromechanical system you've designed or owned from concept to flight delivery. What were the key technical challenges and how did you address reliability concerns?
- Describe your experience with Solar Array Drive Assemblies, reaction wheels, or similar high-reliability rotary actuators. What mission lifetimes and cycle requirements have you worked with?