Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing · 1 day ago
Spacecraft Design Engineer
Los Angeles
Full-time
Hybrid
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 Design Engineer, you will define and evolve satellite system architectures, manage platform-level requirements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful system integration and performance.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define and evolve end-to-end satellite system architectures across multiple mission profiles
Perform system-level trade studies to optimize performance, reliability, cost, mass, and schedule
Analyze and allocate system requirements to spacecraft subsystems
Define and maintain system interfaces and interface control documents (ICDs)
Define, document, and manage platform-level requirements during early lifecycle phases
Maintain traceability between customer needs, system requirements, and subsystem designs
Identify technical risks early and develop mitigation strategies
Perform system-level analyses (margins, sensitivities, FMEA) to inform design decisions
Collaborate closely with propulsion, avionics, power, structures, thermal, software, and manufacturing teams
Translate mission concepts into executable platform designs
Support internal design reviews and customer technical discussions
Prepare designs for transition into integration, test, and qualification
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 (Master's preferred)
6+ years of experience working on complex hardware systems (spacecraft preferred)
Strong understanding of satellite subsystems and their interactions
Experience with system-level trade studies, requirements definition, and interface management
Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills
Preferred
Experience developing satellite platforms or spacecraft buses
Familiarity with requirements management or modeling tools (e.g., SysML, Jira, Excel)
Experience supporting early validation or risk-reduction testing
Familiarity with aerospace systems engineering best practices
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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