Lead Solar Technician

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

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and commitment to safety and quality.

About the Role

Apex 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.

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.

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.

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

Starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays

Competitive 401(k) plan

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

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

Additional Information

Compensation ranges are set by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. A candidate's specific level and base pay are determined case by case and may vary with job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities, and internal equity. Beyond base salary, full-time hires are also eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options, along with medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan.

ITAR Requirements

Apex's work is governed by U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To be eligible for this role, applicants must either (1) qualify as a U.S. Person, meaning a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), a refugee admitted under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or an individual granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or (2) be able to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Commerce, or another applicable U.S. government agency. You can learn more about ITAR here

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apex Technology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.