Senior Space Vehicle Integration Engineer

Apex Space, Inc.; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared equity

Healthcare benefits

Generous PTO

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave

Daily catered meals

Office camaraderie

Playa Vista office

Impactful work

Job summary

Apex Space, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mission Integration Engineer to transform our satellite bus platform into customer missions. You will own mission concepts, perform analyses, resolve interfaces, and drive space vehicle integration and test from concept to flight.

The role requires coordinating electrical, mechanical, and software teams, communicating with customers, and leading technical discussions to ensure mission success across all phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience with complex hardware systems (spacecraft preferred).
• Experience in satellite manufacturing or related aerospace industries.
• Strong understanding of space systems, launch mechanics, orbital dynamics, and mission operations.
• Proficiency with mission analysis tools such as Python, MATLAB, STK, FreeFlyer, and GMAT.
• Excellent cross-functional coordination and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end mission architecture, including spacecraft, launch vehicle, ground systems, and operations per customer requirements.
• Lead technical inputs to proposals for future missions by defining technical approaches, feasibility studies, and cost estimates.
• Perform mission analysis, including orbital mechanics, trajectory planning, and spacecraft deployment strategies.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison between internal technical teams and customers, communicating technical concepts and requirements clearly.
• Lead technical discussions in customer meetings, design reviews, and project status updates.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure system integration and performance.

Skills

Space systems

Orbital mechanics

Mission operations

Cross-functional collaboration

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Eng

Tools

Python

MATLAB

STK

FreeFlyer

GMAT

Job description

Apex Space, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mission Integration Engineer to transform our satellite bus platform into customer missions. You will own mission concepts, perform analyses, resolve interfaces, and drive space vehicle integration and test from concept to flight.

The role requires coordinating electrical, mechanical, and software teams, communicating with customers, and leading technical discussions to ensure mission success across all phases.