Real-Time Spacecraft Operations Engineer

Apex Space, Inc.; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared upside: equity

Best-in-class healthcare

Comprehensive PTO

401(k) with matching

Parental leave

Catered lunch and snacks

Vibrant community

Playa Vista office

Real impact opportunity

Job summary

Apex Space, Inc. is seeking an experienced Mission Operations Engineer to own all aspects of operating our satellites, including mission planning, onboard and ground-based automation, fault protection, anomaly response, and long-term mission success.

This role partners with internal engineers and external customers to tailor our productized approach per mission needs. You will lead commissioning during launch, monitor satellites in real time, and drive automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of direct mission operations experience including mission planning, commissioning, and anomaly resolution.
• U.S. Person status is required to access export-controlled data.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and execute mission plans and operations products for flight vehicles.
• Own the roadmap, processes, and operations products for one of Apex's satellite bus lines.
• Lead spacecraft commissioning during launch and early operations.
• Operate and monitor satellites in real time, including anomaly detection, safing, and recovery.
• Drive fault protection strategies and automation for both onboard and ground systems.
• Analyze telemetry and mission data to assess spacecraft health, performance, and outcomes.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve anomalies and improve system reliability.
• Standardize mission operations practices across spacecraft programs.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor for junior engineers.

Skills

Mission operations

Python

C++

Rust

Telemetry analysis

Automation

Real-time systems

Anomaly resolution

Fault protection

Teamwork

Customer-facing

Education

BSc in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

STK

GMAT

Job description

Apex Space, Inc. is seeking an experienced Mission Operations Engineer to own all aspects of operating our satellites, including mission planning, onboard and ground-based automation, fault protection, anomaly response, and long-term mission success.

This role partners with internal engineers and external customers to tailor our productized approach per mission needs. You will lead commissioning during launch, monitor satellites in real time, and drive automation.