Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
6+ years of aerospace environmental testing experience.
Strong knowledge of aerospace testing standards and protocols (e.g., MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810).
Experience with environmental testing equipment operation and maintenance.
Familiarity with instrumentation used in environmental testing (e.g., thermocouples, accelerometers).
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
Develop, execute, and manage environmental testing plans and protocols.
Scope, purchase, and maintain environmental testing equipment.
Perform production and qualification level environmental testing.
Analyze test data and generate comprehensive reports.
Diagnose and troubleshoot issues within spacecraft systems and test equipment.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve testing issues.
Continuously improve testing processes for accuracy and efficiency.
Benefits
Equity options to benefit from company growth.
100% company-paid health benefits for employees and dependents.
Generous PTO starting at 15 days, increasing to 20+ days, plus paid holidays.
Competitive 401(k) plan with employer matching.
8 weeks paid parental leave and childcare reimbursement.
Daily catered lunch and snacks.
Vibrant community events like office BBQs and tournaments.
Top-notch office environment with a focus on collaborative work.
Full Job Description
About the Role
Apex is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Space Simulation Test Engineer specializing in environmental testing and checkouts. Candidates should have extensive knowledge of vibration & shock testing, thermal cycling & TVAC testing, EMI/EMC testing, and pneumatic pressure testing. This candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our space systems and supporting components through testing procedures. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing test protocols & equipment that focus on simulating environmental conditions, environmental (Dynamic & Climatic) conditions our spacecrafts and components will encounter during their lifecycle
Responsibilities:
Develop, execute, and manage test plans, procedures, protocols, and requirements for a variety of different types of environmental testing/checkouts - including vibration & shock testing, thermal cycling & TVAC testing, EMI/EMC testing, and pneumatic pressure testing
Scope, purchase, set-up and maintain various pieces of environmental testing equipment (i.e. Vibration Shakers, Thermal Chambers, etc.)
Perform development, production & qualification level environmental testing, including functional and performance checks, to ensure compliance.
Analyze test data, interpret results, and generate comprehensive test reports.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and action issues across several kinds of systems on both spacecraft and test equipment
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, design, and quality assurance to identify & resolve issues
Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies to enhance both accuracy and efficiency.
Provide technical support and guidance to engineers and technicians.
Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices in environmental testing.
Requirements:
U.S. Persons status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
8+ years of experience in environmental testing within the aerospace industry.
Strong knowledge of aerospace testing standards, protocols, and regulations such as MIL-STD-461, GSFC-STD-7000, SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-810, etc.
Experience with operating and maintaining environmental testing equipment.
Experience and understanding of instrumentation used during environmental testing (i.e. thermocouples, accelerometers, DAQ's, etc.)
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Differentiators:
Certification in relevant aerospace standards
Experience with avionics functional and/or pneumatic pressure testing
Experience in programming (Python, LabVIEW, etc.)
Experience bringing environmental testing to a high production rate
Knowledge of data acquisition and analysis software
