Apex Space
Lead Launch Engineer
$160K–$190K
Los Angeles · Full-time · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Experience
- At least 7 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 spacecraft launch integration and campaigns, setting companywide processes while serving as both an engineering team leader and an individual contributor.
What you'll do
- Coordinate satellite integration with launch vehicles and providers, including mission requirements, interfaces, schedules, and readiness plans.
- Oversee launch-site handling and processing, testing, checkouts, and troubleshooting through countdown and launch campaigns.
- Establish scalable launch integration processes and mentor, task, and direct the launch engineering team.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience working with launch vehicle providers and previous launch campaign ownership.
- Hands-on experience with satellite testing, integration, and environmental qualification.
- Proven track record managing complex projects with multiple interdependent tasks.
Nice to have
- Leadership experience in satellite manufacturing or a related industry; experience mentoring or directing an engineering team.
- Familiarity with AFSPCMAN 91-710 submittal processes and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other office productivity tools.
Pay
$160K – $190K USD base salary
Tools
Microsoft Excel, AFSPCMAN 91-710
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