Lead Mission Integration Engineer

About the Company

Apex manufactures satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware designed for manufacturing. Their spacecraft enable various applications ranging from earth observation to communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mission integration team in defining end-to-end mission architecture including spacecraft, launch vehicles, and ground systems
• Own mission analysis capabilities across orbital mechanics, trajectory planning, and spacecraft deployment strategies
• Serve as the senior technical liaison between internal technical teams and customers
• Direct technical assessments including coupled loads analysis (CLA), thermal analysis, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
• Lead payload integration activities and collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish integration procedures
• Support business development efforts through technical proposal development and feasibility studies

Requirements

• U.S. Person status required
• 8+ years of mission integration, payload integration, or spacecraft systems engineering experience
• 2+ years of leadership experience or senior technical role managing engineering teams
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
• Strong understanding of space systems, launch vehicle mechanics, and orbital dynamics
• Advanced proficiency in STK, FreeFlyer, GMAT, MATLAB, or Python
• Experience with CubeSat, small satellite, or rideshare mission integration

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with flight software, embedded systems, and space communications protocols (CCSDS, S-band, X-band)
• Previous leadership roles within satellite manufacturing or related aerospace industries
• Strong background in system-level FMEA and reliability engineering methodologies

Benefits

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