Senior Space Mission Integration Engineer

Apex - Satellite Platforms; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Apex

Best-in-class healthcare

PTO 15–20 days

401(k) match

Parental leave

Office Playa Vista

Job summary

Apex Technology, Inc. is seeking a Staff Mission Integration Engineer to own complex spacecraft analyses and serve as the primary liaison between customers and technical teams to ensure mission success.

You will act as a generalist across programs to support customer mission integration and program execution. Responsibilities include defining end-to-end mission architecture, leading I&T planning, and developing technical budgets while coordinating cross-functional teams in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• U.S. Person status is required due to export controlled data access.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering field.
• 12+ years of experience with complex hardware systems or technical capture management.
• Experience with satellite manufacturing or related aerospace/defense industries is preferred.
• Strong understanding of space systems, orbital mechanics, and mission operations.
• Experience with prime contractors or government entities.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, STK, FreeFlyer, GMAT, or other mission analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end mission architecture for large complex mission sets across spacecraft, launch vehicle, ground systems, and operations.
• Lead I&T planning including payload integration, environmental tests, and launch vehicle integration.
• Develop and integrate customer mission capabilities into Apex architecture.
• Perform mission analysis including orbital mechanics and trajectory planning.
• Serve as primary technical liaison between internal teams and customers on strategic programs.
• Lead CLA, thermal analysis, and EMC assessments.
• Develop and maintain mission-specific technical budgets.
• Travel to launch sites for payload integration and system checkouts.
• Develop technical documentation and procedures; support future mission proposals.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

STK

FreeFlyer

GMAT

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Apex Technology, Inc. is seeking a Staff Mission Integration Engineer to own complex spacecraft analyses and serve as the primary liaison between customers and technical teams to ensure mission success.

You will act as a generalist across programs to support customer mission integration and program execution. Responsibilities include defining end-to-end mission architecture, leading I&T planning, and developing technical budgets while coordinating cross-functional teams in a fast-paced,