Spacecraft RF Engineer (Early)

Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision

15+ days PTO plus 10 paid holidays

401(k) with generous matching

Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced spacecraft RF engineer to design and develop satellite communication systems. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering. This role offers competitive compensation and extensive benefits, including comprehensive healthcare and equity options.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of spacecraft RF and Telemetry communications experience.
• Experience across multiple spacecraft programs.
• Extensive experience in spacecraft design, launch, and operation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF, digital, and optical satellite communications systems.
• Define and verify space communication system requirements.
• Develop and verify system algorithms that meet requirements.

Skills

Spacecraft RF and Telemetry communications

Interpersonal skills

Integrated software/hardware verification

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Overview

Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing is seeking a seasoned spacecraft RF engineer to work on a closely integrated team who will drive the design of hardware and software to meet the telemetry 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. This role reports directly into the Director of Spacecraft.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF, digital, and optical satellite communications systems and spacecraft architectures
• Define and verify space communication system requirements and interfaces
• Drive requirements for subcomponents and drive supplier down selection
• Perform analyses and simulations for space communication systems, including link budgeting, signal distortion, system capacity, reliability, and performance
• Develop analysis tools using MATLAB and object-oriented software platforms
• Develop and verify system algorithms that meet functional and performance requirements
• Perform hardware procurement, integration, design reviews, and verification
• Work closely with other engineers to achieve overall system requirements
• Work with payload customers to accommodate payload requirements

Requirements

• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data
• 1-3 years of spacecraft RF and Telemetry communications 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

Base pay range: $120,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

Salary Range: $105,000 - $135,000 a year

Why Join Apex

Apex believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. 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
• 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: 15 days to start, increasing to 20+ days, plus 10 paid holidays
• Competitive 401(k) plan with generous matching
• 8 weeks paid parental leave plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks
• Vibrant community events and a collaborative office environment
• Flexible work-life integration and world-class Playa Vista office amenities
• Real impact opportunity: Work with experts from aerospace and related cutting-edge industries

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. 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, or any other legally protected status.