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Apex Technology

Mission Integration Engineer

Los Angeles$120k–$150kfulltimemidAdded 1 month ago

About this role

Apex is hiring a Mission Integration Engineer to serve as the technical bridge between customers and internal teams for commercial satellite bus development and deployment. The role encompasses spacecraft analysis, mission planning, integration oversight, and on-site launch support to ensure mission success across earth observation, communications, and other space applications.

What you'll do

  • Lead spacecraft integration and testing including payload integration, environmental qualification, and launch vehicle coordination
  • Perform orbital mechanics analysis, trajectory planning, and spacecraft deployment strategy development
  • Act as primary technical liaison between customers and internal engineering teams
  • Analyze loads, thermal, and electromagnetic compatibility data; develop mission-specific budgets for power, mass, and data
  • Travel to launch sites for payload integration, system checkouts, and launch rehearsals
  • Support requirements verification, FMEA, risk assessment, and technical documentation for customer compliance

What they're looking for

  • Orbital mechanics and mission analysis
  • Spacecraft or complex hardware systems engineering
  • Python, MATLAB, STK, or FreeFlyer mission analysis tools
  • Thermal, structural, and electromagnetic analysis
  • Requirements management and technical documentation
  • Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder communication
  • CubeSat or small satellite integration experience
  • Space communications protocols (CCSDS, S-band, X-band)
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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.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through your experience with spacecraft integration—what was your role in payload integration, environmental testing, or launch vehicle integration?
  • Describe a time you served as a technical liaison between a customer and internal engineering teams. How did you handle conflicting requirements or expectations?
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