Apex Space
Spacecraft Systems Integration & Test Responsible Engineer
$165K–$200K
Los Angeles · Full-time · Posted Sep 30, 2026
- Experience
- 6+ years of experience with system integration, test, and qualification.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person or be able to obtain required export authorizations from the relevant U.S. government agency.
About the job
Owns spacecraft system-level integration, verification, testing, anomaly resolution, and flight readiness for satellite platforms.
What you'll do
- Plan and execute spacecraft subsystem integration and system-level functional, performance, and environmental testing; develop and approve test procedures.
- Own verification of platform requirements, maintain compliance artifacts, and support qualification, acceptance, and flight-readiness reviews.
- Analyze test data, resolve anomalies and risks, and coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
What they ask for
- U.S. Person status or ability to obtain required export authorizations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of satellite subsystems and system-level interactions.
- Experience planning and executing system-level tests on satellite programs; strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Nice to have
- Prior flight hardware experience.
- Experience supporting spacecraft environmental testing campaigns; familiarity with aerospace verification and qualification standards; or production/high-rate environment experience.
Pay
$165K – $200K USD base salary
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