About the RoleApex Space is seeking an experienced Lead Solar Technician to lead the assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft solar arrays. This role is highly hands-on while also providing technical guidance, mentorship, and day-to-day coordination for the solar production team.
Responsibilities:- Lead day-to-day assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft solar arrays.
- Mentor and train technicians while coordinating build priorities, task assignments, and progress.
- Perform and oversee solar array assembly, including mechanical fastening, bonding, composites, wiring, harnessing, and precision alignment.
- Support integration of solar cells, electrical systems, composite structures, and deployment hardware.
- Perform and oversee electrical and functional testing, including continuity checks and troubleshooting.
- Support environmental and deployment testing of flight hardware.
- Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis alongside engineering and quality.
- Identify and escalate build issues, nonconformances, and production blockers.
- Ensure builds meet engineering drawings, work instructions, quality standards, and safety requirements.
- Maintain accurate build documentation, inspection records, and test results.
- Partner with engineering to improve tooling, fixtures, processes, and work instructions.
- Drive continuous improvement in production efficiency, quality, and repeatability as solar array production scales.
Requirements:- U.S. Person status required.
- 5+ years of experience in aerospace, spacecraft, solar, electronics, composites, or high-reliability hardware manufacturing.
- Experience leading, training, or mentoring technicians.
- Strong hands-on electrical and mechanical assembly experience, including wiring, harnessing, bonding, and precision assembly.
- Experience with composites, solar arrays, deployable hardware, or spacecraft power systems preferred.
- Strong electrical troubleshooting skills and experience with electrical test equipment.
- Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and commitment to safety and quality.
Why Join Apex?Apex believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. Our employees love working at Apex, and we want you to love it too. We're a fast-growing startup that has raised more than $500M in funding, and we invest heavily in our people from day one.
What We Offer For Full-time Employees:- Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create
- Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost
- Comprehensive PTO package to reset and recharge - starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays
- Competitive 401(k) plan with generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%
- 8 weeks paid parental leave plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel
- Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day
- Vibrant community: Monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and gatherings for you and your family
- Your dream desk setup and all the tools you need to be your most productive self
- World-class Playa Vista office with the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life
- Real impact opportunity: Work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries to make a lasting difference
Ready to join a team where your contributions matter and your future is bright? Let's build something extraordinary together.
