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Launch Engineer

Apex Space · Los Angeles · On-site

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About Apex Space

Mass-manufacturing productized satellite platforms to accelerate deployment of critical, next-generation constellations. Backed by a16z and CRV.

About the role

Apex is seeking a dynamic, organized, and driven Launch Engineer to join our expanding team. As a company at the forefront of space exploration and satellite technology, Apex is looking for an individual capable of owning complex projects and serving as the primary liaison between our internal teams and launch providers while also leading launch campaigns. The Launch Engineer is also responsible for setting up companywide processes to ensure our vehicles launch reliably.

What they're looking for

  • U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • At least 5 years of experience in spacecraft/launch vehicle integration, mission integration, or launch operations, preferably in an aerospace or defense environment
  • Experience in satellite manufacturing or related industries (aerospace, defense, or high-tech) is strongly preferred
  • Experience working with launch vehicle providers
  • Previous launch campaign ownership
More about this role

Spacecraft represent the most pressing unmet need across the entire aerospace industry. As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge.

For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. These buses hold the payloads of our customers and are flown on launch vehicles.

Apex manufactures these satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing. Our spacecraft enable the future of society: ranging from earth observation to communications and more.

We’d love for you to join us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet.

Apex is seeking a dynamic, organized, and driven Launch Engineer to join our expanding team. As a company at the forefront of space exploration and satellite technology, Apex is looking for an individual capable of owning complex projects and serving as the primary liaison between our internal teams and launch providers while...

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