Apex Space
Mission Integration Engineer - SV Design
$120K–$150K
Los Angeles · Full-time · Posted Oct 10, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years of experience working on complex hardware systems (spacecraft preferred) or technical capture management.
- 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
Integrates Apex spacecraft platforms into customer missions, from mission concept and technical analysis through vehicle integration, testing, and launch support.
What you'll do
- Develop mission concepts, conduct orbital and other technical analyses, and support proposals with feasibility studies and cost estimates.
- Coordinate as the technical liaison between customers and engineering teams; manage interfaces, requirements, documentation, and mission-specific budgets.
- Support and execute spacecraft integration, verification, and testing, including launch-site activities and operational-orbit coordination.
What they ask for
- U.S. Person status or ability to obtain required U.S. export authorizations.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience working on complex hardware systems (spacecraft preferred) or technical capture management.
- Experience in satellite manufacturing or related industries; understanding of space systems, launch mechanics, orbital dynamics, and mission operations; proficiency with a listed mission-analysis tool.
Nice to have
- Previous spacecraft, launch vehicle, or payload engineering experience, or 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 – $150K USD base salary
Tools
Python, MATLAB, STK, FreeFlyer, GMAT, CCSDS, S-band, X-band
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