Comet Vehicle Director

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for the Comet vehicle, owning system architecture, performance, and technical decision-making
• Lead design engineering efforts across requirements, architectural trades, analysis, and qualification
• Ensure successful integration of spacecraft subsystems including avionics, propulsion, power, GNC, structures, thermal, and software
• Lead vehicle-level design reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and FRR
• Act as a program manager to align technical execution with program schedule and milestones
• Set engineering priorities and integration plans across design, manufacturing, and production
• Lead development of system-level test campaigns including flatsat and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL)

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in spacecraft or complex aerospace systems development
• Proven experience as Chief Engineer, Vehicle Lead, or Systems Engineering Lead
• Strong background in aerospace design, spacecraft subsystems, and system integration
• Experience leading full lifecycle development from early-stage architecture through launch or on-orbit operations
• Deep understanding of requirements development, interface management, verification & validation, and system trades
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with satellite bus platforms or modular spacecraft architectures
• Experience developing high-rate or production-ready spacecraft
• Background with flatsat or hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) system testing
• Familiarity with constellation-scale mission architectures
• Advanced degree in aerospace, electrical, or mechanical engineering, or physics

Benefits

• Equity in Apex
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
• Comprehensive PTO package and 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with generous matching
• 8 weeks paid parental leave and childcare reimbursement
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks

About the Company

Apex manufactures satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware designed for manufacturing to provide humankind access to the galaxy.