Flight-Ready Spacecraft Systems Lead Engineer

Apex Space, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Healthcare coverage

PTO & holidays

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Catered lunch

Office events

Ergonomic desk

Playa Vista office

Industry impact

Job summary

Apex Space, Inc. is seeking a Spacecraft Systems Integration & Test Responsible Engineer in Los Angeles to turn mature satellite platform designs into flight-ready systems.

You will own system-level integration, verification, anomaly resolution, and flight readiness, coordinating with manufacturing, test, and quality teams. You will lead planful integration and testing, review procedures, and ensure compliance with platform requirements, participating in reviews and on-site launch activities as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 6+ years of experience with system integration, testing, and qualification.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute system-level integration of spacecraft subsystems.
• Oversee and support system-level testing (functional, performance, 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.
• Support qualification, acceptance, and flight readiness reviews.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field

Job description

Apex Space, Inc. is seeking a Spacecraft Systems Integration & Test Responsible Engineer in Los Angeles to turn mature satellite platform designs into flight-ready systems.

You will own system-level integration, verification, anomaly resolution, and flight readiness, coordinating with manufacturing, test, and quality teams. You will lead planful integration and testing, review procedures, and ensure compliance with platform requirements, participating in reviews and on-site launch activities as