Senior Spacecraft Mission Architect

Speedrun Talent Network; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Excellent healthcare

Generous PTO

401(k) with match

Parental leave

Catered lunch & snacks

Job summary

Apex Technology, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mission Integration Engineer specializing in Space Vehicle Design to join our growing team in Playa Vista, CA.

This role drives end-to-end mission concepts, interfaces with customers and technical teams, and leads system integration and testing of the satellite bus platform. The candidate will work across electrical, mechanical, and software disciplines to ensure performance, accuracy, and compliance with space standards, participating in design reviews

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field.
• 8+ years on complex hardware systems (spacecraft preferred) or technical capture management.
• Experience in satellite manufacturing or related aerospace/defense/high-tech industries.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end mission architecture including spacecraft, launch vehicle, ground systems, and operations.
• Lead technical inputs to proposals with technical approaches, feasibility studies, and cost estimates.
• Perform mission analysis including orbital mechanics, trajectory planning, and deployment strategies.
• Serve as primary technical liaison between internal teams and customers; communicate requirements clearly.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

STK

FreeFlyer

GMAT

Orbital dynamics

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Apex Technology, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mission Integration Engineer specializing in Space Vehicle Design to join our growing team in Playa Vista, CA.

This role drives end-to-end mission concepts, interfaces with customers and technical teams, and leads system integration and testing of the satellite bus platform. The candidate will work across electrical, mechanical, and software disciplines to ensure performance, accuracy, and compliance with space standards, participating in design reviews