Mission Operations Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and execute mission plans and operations products for flight vehicles
• Own the roadmap, processes, and operations products for satellite bus lines
• Lead spacecraft commissioning during launch and early operations
• Operate and monitor satellites in real time, including anomaly detection and recovery
• Drive fault protection strategies and automation for onboard and ground systems
• Analyze telemetry and mission data to assess spacecraft health and performance
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve anomalies and improve reliability
• Standardize mission operations practices across spacecraft programs
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor for junior engineers

Requirements

• U.S. Person status required
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 3+ years of direct mission operations experience
• Proficiency in Python, C++, or Rust
• Experience with software integration, testing, and validation for real-time systems
• Strong understanding of spacecraft subsystems (propulsion, avionics, communications)
• Experience with telemetry data analysis and mission operations software
• Knowledge of satellite operations software such as STK or GMAT

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.