Apex Space
Mission Integration Engineer - Payload I&T
$120K–$155K
Los Angeles · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years working on complex hardware systems; spacecraft experience preferred.
- 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 required U.S. export authorizations.
About the job
Plans and executes customer payload integration and spacecraft-level testing campaigns, coordinating with customers and cross-functional engineering teams.
What you'll do
- Own planning and execution of spacecraft integration and test campaigns, including environmental and functional testing.
- Develop payload integration procedures and customer system-level documentation; support requirements verification and risk assessment.
- Support propulsion loading, launch-site integration, checkouts, and rehearsals.
What they ask for
- U.S. Person status or ability to obtain required export authorizations.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience working on complex hardware systems; spacecraft experience preferred.
- Experience in satellite manufacturing or related industries and a strong understanding of space systems integration and test.
Nice to have
- Previous spacecraft, launch vehicle, or payload engineering experience; CubeSat, small satellite, or rideshare mission integration experience.
- Experience with prime contractors or government entities; familiarity with flight software, embedded systems, or space communications protocols.
Pay
$120K – $155K USD base salary
Tools
random vibration, quasi-static load, TVAC, coupled loads analysis (CLA), flight software, embedded systems, CCSDS, S-band, X-band
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