# Lead Mission Integration Engineer at Apex Space

- Company: Apex Space
- What the company does: Mass-manufacturing productized satellite platforms to accelerate deployment of critical, next-generation constellations. Backed by a16z and CRV.
- Company website: https://www.apexspace.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Los Angeles
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $175K to $210K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-11
- Apply by: 2026-10-26
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/apex-technology-inc/f25065c5-8ce0-4424-b797-f9159737995b
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/apex-space-lead-mission-integration-engineer/

## About the role

As the Lead Mission Integration Engineer , you will define and own end-to-end mission architecture while leading a team responsible for ensuring seamless integration between spacecraft systems, customers, and mission operations. You will be responsible for mentoring, tasking, and overall direction of the mission integration team, serving as the primary technical liaison for complex spacecraft missions.

## What they're looking for

- U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data
- 8+ years of total mission integration, payload integration, or spacecraft systems engineering experience
- 2+ years of leadership experience or senior technical role managing engineering teams
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Strong understanding of space systems, launch vehicle mechanics, orbital dynamics, and mission operations with proven track record of successful mission deliveries
- Advanced proficiency in mission analysis tools (STK, FreeFlyer, GMAT, MATLAB, Python) and experience working with prime contractors or government entities in technical leadership capacity

Tags: Mission Services