Qualifications
Key ResponsibilitiesWire Harness Fabrication: Build, route, and terminate intricate satellite wires and coax harnesses, including crimping, shielding, and potting, in accordance with stringent NASA or IPC standards. Precision Assembly: Demonstrate expertise in precision assembly techniques, including mechanical fastening, bonding, and alignment. System Integration: Execute assembly, integration, and testing (AIT) activities for satellite and spacecraft development projects, adhering to engineering specifications, procedures, and safety protocols. Functional Testing: Utilize oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and spectrum analyzers to conduct continuity checks, insulation resistance tests, and power-on self-tests. Documentation: Maintain precise "as-built" records, logs, and red-line drawings to ensure complete traceability for every flight component. Cleanroom Protocol: Sustain a controlled ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) safe environment, strictly following ISO Class cleanroom procedures. Required Qualifications & SkillsExperience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in satellite or spacecraft assembly and integration, specifically in aerospace environments. Skills: Proficiency in electrical and mechanical assembly, troubleshooting, and adherence to stringent safety and quality standards.
About the job
Apex Technology Inc. designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft in Los Angeles, providing scalable satellite bus platforms for a growing commercial space sector. As more organizations launch payloads, demand for reliable, purpose-built hardware and integrated manufacturing continues to increase. Apex supports a range of missions, from Earth observation to advanced communications, by combining modern software with robust spacecraft production.
Role overview
The Skilled Avionics Technician will work as part of the Avionics Test team, focusing on both the assembly and testing phases for spacecraft avionics. This position involves hands-on tasks in a cleanroom setting, where translating schematics into functional, test-ready hardware is essential. Tasks include building wiring harnesses, assembling test racks, and constructing FlatSat mechanical components.
What you will do
- Assemble wiring harnesses for avionics systems
- Build and set up test racks for thorough avionics testing
- Construct mechanical parts for FlatSat assemblies
- Interpret high-level schematics to produce hardware ready for testing
- Maintain quality standards while working in a cleanroom environment
About Apex Technology Inc.
Apex Technology Inc. is a leader in the aerospace sector, devoted to producing innovative spacecraft solutions that enable access to space. We are committed to advancing technology and facilitating groundbreaking missions that impact society.
