# Mission Operations 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: Mid level
- Location: Los Angeles
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $110K to $160K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-14
- Apply by: 2026-10-29
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/apex-technology-inc/e90dcba6-16c4-4f23-9008-e7f9e84003fb
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/apex-space-mission-operations-engineer/

## About the role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Mission Operations Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will own all aspects of operating our satellites—covering mission planning, onboard and ground-based automation, fault protection, anomaly response, and long-term mission success. You will work closely with both internal engineering teams and external customers to adapt our productized approach to each mission’s needs, while helping shape our processes, products, and spacecraft designs.

## What they're looking for

- U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of direct mission operations experience, including mission planning, commissioning, and anomaly resolution
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Rust
- Experience with software integration, testing, and validation for real-time and distributed systems
- Strong understanding of spacecraft subsystems (propulsion, avionics, communications, etc.)

Tags: Engineering