Apex Technology
Spacecraft RF Engineer (Early)
About this role
Apex seeks an experienced RF engineer to design satellite communications systems and spacecraft architectures for their commercial satellite bus platforms. You'll lead clean-sheet RF/digital/optical system design, perform link analysis and simulations, and collaborate across integrated teams to deliver telemetry solutions for earth observation and communications spacecraft.
What you'll do
- Design RF, digital, and optical satellite communications systems and spacecraft architectures
- Define communication system requirements, verify interfaces, and drive supplier selection
- Perform link budgeting, signal analysis, and system performance simulations
- Develop analysis tools using MATLAB and object-oriented software platforms
- Develop and verify system algorithms meeting functional and performance requirements
- Lead hardware procurement, integration, design reviews, and verification testing
What they're looking for
- Spacecraft RF and telemetry communications design
- Link budget analysis and signal processing
- MATLAB and software development
- Spacecraft systems engineering across development lifecycle
- Hardware/software integration and verification testing
- Supplier management and down-selection
- Cross-functional communication and stakeholder management
- Digital and optical communications systems
Benefits
- Equity ownership in well-funded startup ($500M+ raised)
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision coverage plus $100k life insurance
- 15-20+ days vacation plus 10 paid holidays
- 100% match on first 3% of 401(k), 50% on next 2%
- 8 weeks paid parental leave and childcare reimbursement
- Daily catered lunch, unlimited snacks, and professional development support
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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 designing RF and telemetry communication systems for spacecraft. What were the key challenges you faced?
- Describe your experience performing link budget analysis and signal distortion modeling. What tools have you used, and how have you validated your results?