# Simulation 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: $145K to $185K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-14
- Apply by: 2026-10-29
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/apex-technology-inc/1fa8da57-9ef2-453a-985e-df16a43a5d7a
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/apex-space-simulation-engineer/

## About the role

As a Simulation Engineer, you will be responsible for developing closed-loop spacecraft test platforms — such as six degrees of freedom simulation platform (6DOF), software-in-the-loop (SITL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) — and executing simulation testing strategies to validate and verify the performance, functionality, and reliability of satellite systems. Your expertise and attention to detail will play a critical role in ensuring the successful deployment and operation of Apex's satellite buses.

## What they're looking for

- • U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data
- • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus
- • 3+ years of experience developing closed-loop simulation tools e.g. 6DOF, SITL, PITL, HITL
- • Strong proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Rust, Python
- • Comfortable operating and developing within Linux environments
- • Familiarity with standard software development practices, including testing frameworks, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and agile development

Tags: Engineering