Apex Space
Launch Engineer
$125K–$175K
Los Angeles · Full-time · Posted Sep 28, 2026
- Experience
- At least 5 years in spacecraft/launch vehicle integration, mission integration, or launch operations.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person or be able to obtain the required U.S. export authorizations.
About the job
Leads satellite-to-launch-vehicle integration and launch campaigns, coordinating providers and internal teams to ensure spacecraft are ready for launch.
What you'll do
- Coordinate payload integration, mission interfaces, schedules, launch plans, procedures, and readiness reviews with launch providers.
- Oversee satellite handling and processing at launch sites; support testing, system checkouts, troubleshooting, and anomaly resolution.
- Secure launch approvals and compliance, and establish companywide processes for reliable launches.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in spacecraft/launch vehicle integration, mission integration, or launch operations.
- Experience working with launch vehicle providers; previous launch campaign ownership; and hands-on satellite testing, integration, and environmental qualification experience.
- U.S. Person status is required to access export-controlled data.
Nice to have
- Experience in satellite manufacturing or related aerospace, defense, or high-tech industries.
- Familiarity with AFSPCMAN 91-710 submittal processes.
Pay
$125K – $175K USD base salary
Tools
Microsoft Excel, AFSPCMAN 91-710
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