Spacecraft Systems Integration & Test Responsible Engineer

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute system-level integration of spacecraft subsystems
• Oversee functional, performance, and environmental testing (vibration, thermal-vacuum)
• Develop, review, and approve system-level test procedures
• Analyze test data and lead anomaly investigation and resolution
• Own verification and validation of platform-level system requirements
• Maintain system-level verification artifacts, test reports, and compliance documentation
• Support qualification, acceptance, and flight readiness reviews
• Track requirement changes, risks, and mitigation actions during integration and test
• Collaborate with manufacturing, test, quality, and subsystem teams

Requirements

• U.S. Person status (ability to access export-controlled data)
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
• 6+ years of experience with system integration, test, and qualification
• Strong understanding of satellite subsystems and system-level interactions
• Experience planning and executing system-level tests
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior flight hardware experience
• Experience supporting spacecraft environmental testing campaigns
• Familiarity with aerospace verification and qualification standards
• 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 at no cost
• Comprehensive PTO package (15-20+ days vacation plus 10 paid holidays)
• 401(k) plan with generous matching
• 8 weeks paid parental leave plus 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.