Lead Mission Integration Engineer

Apex

4 months ago

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Los Angeles, CA

Onsite

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About this role

The Lead Mission Integration Engineer at Apex is responsible for defining and managing end-to-end mission architecture for spacecraft, ensuring seamless integration between systems, customers, and mission operations. This role includes mentoring and directing a mission integration team, conducting technical assessments, and serving as the primary liaison for complex missions. The position requires extensive experience in mission integration and spacecraft systems engineering, alongside strong leadership and analytical skills to support both strategic planning and technical execution. Additionally, the engineer leads payload integration activities and collaborates with cross-functional teams on mission readiness and future mission proposals.

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Qualifications

U.S. Person statusBachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field8+ years of total mission integration, payload integration, or spacecraft systems engineering experience2+ years of leadership experience or senior technical role managing engineering teams

About Apex

www.apexspace.com

Apex is a cutting-edge satellite manufacturing company focused on accelerating the deployment of next-generation satellite constellations through its productized satellite platforms. Their product offerings, including Aries, Nova, and Comet, support diverse missions with payload capacities ranging from 100 to 1,000 kg, designed for operational compatibility across various orbital regimes. With a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, Factory One, located in Los Angeles, Apex is capable of producing over 200 satellite buses per year, emphasizing a commitment to high reliability and rapid delivery, ensuring that clients can configure and receive their satellites in weeks, not years.