Apex Technology
Launch Engineer
About this role
Apex seeks a Launch Engineer to manage satellite payload integration with launch vehicles, coordinate with launch providers, and lead launch campaigns for commercial spacecraft platforms. You'll own complex projects end-to-end, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive processes that guarantee reliable launches.
What you'll do
- Manage satellite-to-launch vehicle integration and coordinate with launch providers on requirements and schedules
- Develop and maintain launch plans, procedures, and readiness reviews
- Oversee satellite transportation, handling, and pre-launch processing at launch sites
- Ensure mechanical, electrical, and environmental interface compatibility between satellite and launch vehicle
- Support environmental testing and conduct system-level checkouts during pre-launch and countdown operations
- Interface with regulatory agencies for launch approvals and maintain compliance with spaceflight standards
What they're looking for
- Satellite integration and launch campaign management
- Production scheduling and project management
- Launch vehicle provider coordination
- Environmental testing and qualification experience
- Regulatory compliance knowledge (AFSPCMAN 91-710)
- Microsoft Excel and office productivity tools
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Technical troubleshooting and anomaly resolution
Benefits
- Equity ownership in the company
- Fast-growing startup backed by $500M+ in funding
- Collaborative work environment focused on employee satisfaction
- Heavy investment in employee development from day one
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge space technology
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Apex Technology
Apex Technology builds commercial spacecraft and satellite bus platforms for earth observation and communications missions. The company is hiring across platform engineering, cloud security, mission operations, and RF systems design to support its aerospace manufacturing and satellite operations.
View all jobs at Apex TechnologyLikely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience managing a complete launch campaign from integration planning through post-launch. What were the biggest challenges and how did you resolve them?
- Describe your experience interfacing with launch vehicle providers. How do you typically approach defining and validating mechanical, electrical, and environmental interfaces?