Apex Technology Inc
Senior Mission Integration Engineer
Los Angeles · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 36 days ago
PythonMATLABBusiness DevelopmentExcelCustomer SupportThermal AnalysisEmbedded SystemsEMI/EMCMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCommunicationCollaboration
About the role
- Apex is seeking a dynamic, organized, and driven Senior Mission Integration Engineer to join our expanding team.
Responsibilities
- Lead space vehicle I&T planning and execution including payload integration, spacecraft level environmental test, and launch vehicle integration
- Perform mission analysis, including orbital mechanics, trajectory planning, and spacecraft deployment strategies
- Lead execution of coupled loads analysis (CLA), thermal analysis, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) assessments.
- Work with mission operations teams to track and maintain spacecraft in its operational orbit
- Lead the development of technical documentation, integration procedures, and lessons learned to improve future missions
- Work with engineering, business development, and external partners to shape future missions
- Lead the technical support of proposals for future missions by defining technical approaches, feasibility studies, and cost estimates
- Develop and maintain customer system-level documentation, including specifications, interface control documents, and system design descriptions.
- Support requirements analysis, verification, and validation activities to ensure compliance with customer needs and industry standards.
- Identify and assess technical risks associated with system design, development, and operation
Requirements
- U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of space systems, launch vehicle mechanics, orbital dynamics, and mission operations
- Experience working with prime contractors or government entities
- Experience with CubeSat, small satellite, or rideshare mission integration
- Familiarity with flight software, embedded systems, and space communications protocols (CCSDS, S-band, X-band, etc.).
- Previous spacecraft, launch vehicle, or payload engineering experience
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other office productivity tools
- Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, STK, FreeFlyer, GMAT, or other mission analysis tools.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing timelines in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to have
- At least 8+ years of experience working on complex hardware systems (spacecraft preferred) or technical capture management.
- Experience in satellite manufacturing or related industries (aerospace, defense, or high-tech) is strongly preferred.
Skills
- 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
Compensation
- Comprehensive PTO package to reset and recharge - starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays
Benefits
- 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
- 8 weeks paid parental leave plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel
Company info
- Spacecraft represent the most pressing unmet need across the entire aerospace industry.
- As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge.
- For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses.
- These buses hold the payloads of our customers and are flown on launch vehicles.
- Apex manufactures these satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing.
- ranging from earth observation to communications and more.
- We'd love for you to join us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet.
- Serve as the primary technical liaison between internal technical teams and customers
Equal opportunity
- 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.
- 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data
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