Power Electronics Engineer (Mid)

Apex Technology, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision

15+ days of vacation plus holidays

Competitive 401(k) plan with matching

8 weeks paid parental leave

Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks

Vibrant community with social gatherings

Flexible work-life integration

Job summary

Apex Technology, Inc. is seeking an innovative Electrical Engineer to design avionics and power systems for commercial spacecraft. You will work within a dynamic team to push design limits and lead technical initiatives that significantly impact the aerospace industry. In a supportive environment, you'll enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of spacecraft electronics experience required.
• Experience across multiple spacecraft programs desired.
• Extensive experience in spacecraft design, launch, and operation.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in design, analysis, and testing of DC-DC power converters.
• Define and perform electrical power system verification testing.
• Drive system and electrical architecture trades and product requirements.

Skills

DC-DC power converters

Electrical power systems

Interpersonal skills

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering

Job description

Spacecraft represent the most pressing unmet need across the entire aerospace industry. As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge.

For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. These buses hold the payloads of our customers and are flown on launch vehicles.

Apex manufactures these satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing. Our spacecraft enable the future of society: ranging from earth observation to communications and more.

We’d love for you to join us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet.

About the Role

Apex is seeking a spacecraft Electrical Engineer to work on a closely integrated team who will drive the design of the avionics, flight computer and power systems to meet the requirements of our bus. You will have an opportunity to approach this from a clean sheet design and inform coupled trades across the vehicle architecture. You will be innovative in your approach to push the limits of design and performance, while disrupting and making an impact on the industry.

Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering expertise in design, analysis, and testing of DC-DC power converters for harsh environments.

• Work on electrical power system and sub-system level design trades and develop requirements.

• Define and perform electrical power system verification testing and analysis.

• Work with multidisciplinary teams of design, test, and production engineers to create new power electronics hardware.

• Drive system and electrical architecture trades, product requirements, component selection, design analysis, schematic capture, prototyping, bring-up, design documentation, manufacturing planning, and production test for electrical designs.

• Provide technical leadership across the organization, manage related risk and change across the program and drive new technology introduction.

Requirements:

• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.

• 3+ years of spacecraft electronics experience.

• Experience across multiple spacecraft programs.

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or a related field. Master’s degree preferred but not required.

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, able to work effectively within an organization and convey decisions, direction, and conclusions in a manner meaningful to multiple audiences.

• Extensive experience in spacecraft design, launch, and operation, including experience at all phases of the development lifecycle.

• Experience in integrated software/hardware verification and testing.

Compensation

Salary Range: $125,000 - $155,000 a year

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base salary range and excludes additional benefits. If your salary requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply.

Why Join Apex?

Apex believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. Our employees love working at Apex, and we want you to love it too. We're a fast-growing startup backed by $200M in Series C funding, and we invest heavily in our people from day one.

What We Offer:

• Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create

• Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost

• Comprehensive PTO package to reset and recharge - starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays

• Competitive 401(k) plan with generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%

• 8 weeks paid parental leave plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel

• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day

• Vibrant community: Monthly office BBQs, pickleball tournaments, run club, and social gatherings for you and your family

• Your dream desk setup and all the tools you need to be your most productive self

• World-class Playa Vista office with EV chargers, with the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life

• Real impact opportunity: Work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries to make a lasting difference

Ready to join a team where your contributions matter and your future is bright? Let's build something extraordinary together.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apex Technology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.