Apex Space
Senior Mission Integration Engineer - SV Design
$140K–$190K
Los Angeles · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ 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 export authorizations from applicable U.S. government agencies.
About the job
Leads customer mission integration from mission architecture and technical analysis through spacecraft testing, launch integration, and operational support.
What you'll do
- Define mission architecture, perform mission analysis, and develop technical budgets and proposal inputs.
- Act as the primary technical liaison with customers and internal teams; lead design discussions and maintain system-level documentation.
- Lead requirements verification, risk and reliability analysis, and integrated spacecraft testing; support launch-site integration and mission operations.
What they ask for
- U.S. Person status or ability to obtain required export authorizations.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience working on complex hardware systems (spacecraft preferred) or technical capture management.
- Experience in satellite manufacturing or related industries (aerospace, defense, or high-tech); strong understanding of space systems, launch vehicle mechanics, orbital dynamics, and mission operations.
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, and space communications protocols.
Pay
$140K – $190K USD base salary
Tools
Python, MATLAB, STK, FreeFlyer, GMAT, CCSDS, S-band, X-band
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