System Verification 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 beyond our planet 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
• Lead system-level test improvements through 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 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 and childcare reimbursement
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks
• Monthly office socials and community events