Launch Engineer: Lead Spacecraft Integration & Campaigns

Telemetry Today LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity stake

Health insurance

PTO 15-20 days

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Daily catered lunch

Job summary

Apex Technology, Inc. seeks a dynamic Launch Engineer to join our expanding team. You will own complex payload integrations and serve as the primary liaison between internal teams and launch providers, leading campaigns and establishing companywide processes for reliable vehicle launches.

This role requires a strong engineering background, hands-on launch experience, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment at our Playa Vista headquarters.

Qualifications

• U.S. Person status required for export controlled data.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of spacecraft/launch vehicle integration, mission integration, or launch operations experience.
• Experience with satellite manufacturing or related industries is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with launch vehicle providers and prior launch campaign ownership.
• Hands-on satellite testing, integration, and environmental qualification.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects with interdependent tasks.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and office productivity tools.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate integration of satellite payloads with various launch vehicles.
• Define mission requirements, interfaces, and integration schedules with launch providers.
• Develop and maintain satellite launch plans, procedures, and readiness reviews.
• Oversee satellite transportation, handling, and pre-launch processing at launch sites.
• Ensure compatibility between satellite and launch vehicle (mechanical, electrical, environmental).
• Support environmental testing (vibration, thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC) to validate readiness.
• Conduct system-level checkouts and troubleshooting during pre-launch and countdown operations.
• Interface with regulatory agencies to secure launch approvals and compliance with standards.
• Provide real-time technical support during launch campaigns and resolve anomalies.
• Collaborate with mechanical, avionics, and systems engineers to optimize integration processes.

Skills

Launch operations

Payload integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office / MS Excel

Job description

Apex Technology, Inc. seeks a dynamic Launch Engineer to join our expanding team. You will own complex payload integrations and serve as the primary liaison between internal teams and launch providers, leading campaigns and establishing companywide processes for reliable vehicle launches.

This role requires a strong engineering background, hands-on launch experience, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment at our Playa Vista headquarters.