Apex Space
Staff Mission Integration Engineer - SV Design
$175K–$210K
Los Angeles · Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 10, 2026
- Experience
- 12+ years; 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
Leads customer mission integration by defining spacecraft mission architectures, analyzing technical tradeoffs, coordinating interfaces, and executing vehicle integration and testing.
What you'll do
- Define mission architectures and technical approaches, including mission analysis, feasibility studies, and technical budgets.
- Serve as the technical liaison with customers and lead cross-functional engineering coordination, design reviews, and system documentation.
- Plan and execute spacecraft integration, verification, and final system testing; support launch-site integration and mission operations.
What they ask for
- U.S. Person status or eligibility to obtain required export authorizations.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 12+ years of experience with complex hardware systems (spacecraft preferred) or technical capture management.
- Satellite manufacturing or related industry experience; strong space-systems knowledge and proficiency with mission analysis tools.
Nice to have
- Spacecraft, launch vehicle, payload, CubeSat, small satellite, or rideshare integration experience.
- Experience with prime contractors or government entities; familiarity with flight software, embedded systems, or space communications protocols.
Pay
$175K – $210K USD base salary
Tools
Python, MATLAB, STK, FreeFlyer, GMAT, CCSDS, S-band, X-band
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