Mission Integration Lead — Aerospace Systems

Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 175,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Equity sharing
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision
15+ days of paid vacation
Daily catered lunch
Monthly office events

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Los Angeles is seeking a Lead Mission Integration Engineer. This role involves defining mission architecture, mentoring a team, and serving as the technical liaison for complex spacecraft missions. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in mission integration and strong leadership capabilities. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $175,000 to $210,000, alongside excellent benefits and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of mission integration, payload integration, or spacecraft systems engineering experience.
  • 2+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams.
  • Strong understanding of space systems and mission operations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the mission integration team in defining mission architecture.
  • Serve as the senior technical liaison for design reviews.
  • Support business development with technical proposal development.

Skills

Mission integration experience
Leadership
Aerospace engineering understanding
Mission analysis tools proficiency
Payload integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB
Python
STK

Job description

A leading aerospace company in Los Angeles is seeking a Lead Mission Integration Engineer. This role involves defining mission architecture, mentoring a team, and serving as the technical liaison for complex spacecraft missions. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in mission integration and strong leadership capabilities. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $175,000 to $210,000, alongside excellent benefits and a dynamic work environment.
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