Spacecraft Systems Integration Engineer

About the Company

Apex manufactures satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware designed for manufacturing. The company aims to provide humankind access to the galaxy by enabling earth observation, communications, and more.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support component and system-level functional and performance testing
• Develop, review, and approve system-level test procedures and success criteria
• Analyze test data and lead anomaly investigation and resolution
• Implement opportunities for test automation and equipment upgrades
• Maintain verification artifacts, test reports, and compliance documentation
• Support qualification, acceptance, and flight readiness reviews
• Collaborate with production, test, quality, and vehicle engineering teams
• Communicate system status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and customers

Requirements

• US person status
• B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems, or related field
• 2+ years of experience with system integration, test, and qualification
• Strong understanding of satellite subsystems and system-level interactions
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior flight hardware and/or ground testbed (e.g., FlatSat) experience
• Familiarity with root cause analysis methods (fishbone diagrams, fault trees, etc.)
• Experience operating in a production or high-rate environment

Benefits

• Equity in Apex
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
• $100k life insurance
• Comprehensive PTO package (15-20+ days vacation plus 10 paid holidays)
• 401(k) plan with generous matching
• 8 weeks paid parental leave and childcare reimbursement
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks