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Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing · 8 hours ago

Senior RF/Comms System Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$175K/yr - $215K/yr

5+ years exp

Apex is a fast-growing startup focused on spacecraft manufacturing, aiming to provide humankind access to the galaxy. The Senior RF/Comms System Engineer will design and develop RF, digital, and optical satellite communications systems and spacecraft architectures, working closely with a team to meet communications requirements.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and develop RF, digital, and optical satellite communications systems and spacecraft architectures

Define and verify space communication system requirements and interfacesDrive requirements for subcomponents and drive supplier down selection

Perform analyses and simulations for space communication systems, including: link budgeting, analysis, signal distortion, system capacity, reliability, and performance

Develop analysis tools using MATLAB and object-oriented software platforms

Develop and verify system algorithms that meet functional and performance requirements

Perform hardware procurement, integration, design reviews, and verification

Work closely with other engineers to achieve overall system requirements

Work with payload customers to accommodate payload requirements

Qualification

Spacecraft RF communicationsSpacecraft design experienceIntegrated software/hardware testingMATLABTelemetry communicationsInterpersonal skillsTeam collaboration

Required

U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data

5+ years of spacecraft RF and Telemetry communications experience

Experience across multiple spacecraft programs

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or a related field

Possess excellent interpersonal skills, able to work effectively within an organization and convey decisions, direction, and conclusions in a manner meaningful to multiple audiences

Extensive experience in spacecraft design, launch, and operation, including experience at all phases of the development lifecycle

Experience in integrated software/hardware verification and testing

Preferred

Master's degree preferred but not required

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