Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing · 6 days ago
Spacecraft Integration & Test Responsible Engineer
Los Angeles
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$165K/yr - $200K/yr
6+ years expApex Technology, Inc. is a fast-growing startup focused on manufacturing satellite buses for the aerospace industry. As a Spacecraft Integration & Test Responsible Engineer, you will oversee the integration, testing, and qualification of satellite platforms, ensuring they meet system requirements and are flight-ready.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, and execute system-level integration of spacecraft subsystems
Oversee and support system-level testing, including:
Functional and performance testing
Environmental testing (vibration, thermal-vacuum)
Develop, review, and approve system-level test procedures
Analyze test data and lead anomaly investigation and resolution
Own verification and validation of platform-level system requirements
Maintain system-level verification artifacts, test reports, and compliance documentation
Support qualification, acceptance, and flight readiness reviews
Support launch site activities and on-orbit commissioning as needed
Track requirement changes, risks, and mitigation actions during integration and test
Support system-level failure investigations and root cause analysis
Feed lessons learned back into design teams to improve future iterations
Collaborate closely with manufacturing, test, quality, and subsystem teams
Communicate system status, risks, and issues clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Participate in customer meetings, design reviews, and program status updates
Qualification
Required
U.S. Person status (ability to access export-controlled data)
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
6+ years of experience with system integration, test, and qualification
Strong understanding of satellite subsystems and system-level interactions
Experience planning and executing system-level tests
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
Preferred
Prior flight hardware experience
Experience supporting spacecraft environmental testing campaigns
Familiarity with aerospace verification and qualification standards
Experience operating in a production or high-rate environment
Benefits
Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create
Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost
Comprehensive PTO package to reset and recharge - starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays
Competitive 401(k) plan with generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%
8 weeks paid parental leave plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel
Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day
Vibrant community: Monthly office BBQs, pickleball tournaments, run club, and social gatherings for you and your family
Your dream desk setup and all the tools you need to be your most productive self
World-class Playa Vista office with EV chargers, with the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life
Real impact opportunity: Work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries to make a lasting difference
Company
Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing
Apex was founded to solve one of the space industry’s biggest challenges: the satellite production bottleneck.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$522MKey Investors
Interlagos CapitalAndreessen Horowitz
2025-09-12Series D· $200M
2025-04-29Series C· $200M
2024-06-11Series B· $95M
Leadership Team
Ian Cinnamon
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Recent News
2026-01-12
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