U.S. Person status required for access to export controlled data
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, propulsion, or aerospace-related engineering
6+ years in propulsion design and testing
Experience with mono and bi-propellant chemical systems
Knowledge of handling and testing pressurized systems
History of designing fluidic systems and components
Proficient in CAD software (NX, SolidWorks)
Responsibilities
Design, build, and test chemical propulsion systems
Develop and construct propulsion infrastructure and test facilities
Create propulsion system architecture and maintain Technical Performance Metrics
Develop and support qualification and acceptance testing plans
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for subsystem integration
Troubleshoot manufacturing anomalies and ensure manufacturability
Interface with customers and suppliers, conduct analyses, and provide necessary support
Benefits
Equity in Apex for shared upside
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
15+ days of vacation plus 10 paid holidays
Generous 401(k) matching contributions
8 weeks of paid parental leave with childcare reimbursement
Daily catered lunches and unlimited snacks
Monthly social events and activities for community building
Customized desk setup and tools for productivity
World-class office facilities with EV chargers
Full Job Description
About the Role
Apex is seeking a Senior Chemical Propulsion Engineer to join our closely integrated team, driving the development of our chemical propulsion systems to meet the requirements of our spacecraft bus. You will have the opportunity to approach this from a clean-sheet design, guiding propulsion system architecture, integration, and testing to ensure optimal performance. You will also be the first chemical propulsion engineer at Apex Space, and will help build our chemical propulsion capabilities, team, and infrastructure from the ground up.
Responsibilities:
Design, build, and test chemical propulsion systems
Design and build propulsion infrastructure and test facilities
Design propulsion system architecture, develop product specifications, and maintain Technical Performance Metrics (TPMs)
Develop qualification and acceptance test plans and support said testing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate propulsion systems with other subsystems (e.g., electrical, thermal, structure).
Troubleshoot anomalies that arise during manufacturing, lead investigation efforts, and ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) approaches are followed during all stages of development
Directly interface with customer/supplier relationships, conduct analyses, and provide support (either virtual or onsite) as necessary.
Contribute to proposals and business development efforts as needed.
Requirements:
U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, propulsion, or other aerospace-related engineering discipline.
8+ years of propulsion design and test experience
Experience with mono and bi-propellant chemical propulsion systems
Experience with handling and testing pressurized systems
Demonstrated history of designing fluidic systems, fluid system instrumentation, and control components (i.e. tanks, regulators, pressure transducers, thermocouples, solenoid valves, etc.)
Experience with CAD software (NX, SolidWorks)
Working knowledge for manufacturing in a clean environment and following AS9100 protocols
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's or Ph.D in mechanical, propulsion, or other aerospace-related engineering discipline
Experience operating leak, burst, proof test facilities
Experience leading an hot-fire test campaigns (power and fluid delivery systems for ground test, data acquisition systems, thrust stands, and plume diagnostics).
Experience with chemical propulsion operations in space
