U.S. Person status required for access to export controlled data.
5+ years of experience in spacecraft RF and telemetry communications.
Experience across multiple spacecraft programs.
Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication across teams.
Extensive experience in spacecraft design through all development lifecycle phases.
Experience in integrated software/hardware verification and testing.
Responsibilities
Design and develop RF, digital, and optical satellite communications systems.
Define and verify space communication system requirements and interfaces.
Perform analyses and simulations for space communication systems.
Develop analysis tools using MATLAB and object-oriented platforms.
Develop and verify system algorithms that meet functional requirements.
Manage hardware procurement, integration, and design reviews.
Collaborate closely with engineers to meet overall system requirements.
Benefits
Receive equity in the company as part of shared upside.
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and dependents.
Comprehensive PTO package starting at 15 days annually.
Competitive 401(k) plan with a generous match.
8 weeks paid parental leave and childcare reimbursement for travel.
Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks.
Vibrant community with monthly events and social gatherings.
Customizable desk setups and tools for productivity.
World-class office environment with EV chargers and in-person collaboration.
Opportunities to make a real impact alongside industry experts.
Full Job Description
About the Role
Apex is seeking a seasoned spacecraft RF engineer to work on a closely integrated team who will drive the design of hardware and software to meet the communications requirements of our bus. You will have an opportunity to approach this from a clean sheet design and inform coupled trades across the vehicle architecture. You will be innovative in your approach to push the limits of design and performance, while disrupting and making an impact on the industry.
Responsibilities:
Design and develop RF, digital, and optical satellite communications systems and spacecraft architectures
Define and verify space communication system requirements and interfacesDrive requirements for subcomponents and drive supplier down selection
Perform analyses and simulations for space communication systems, including: link budgeting, analysis, signal distortion, system capacity, reliability, and performance
Develop analysis tools using MATLAB and object-oriented software platforms
Develop and verify system algorithms that meet functional and performance requirements
Perform hardware procurement, integration, design reviews, and verification
Work closely with other engineers to achieve overall system requirements.
Work with payload customers to accommodate payload requirements.
Requirements:
U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.
5+ years of spacecraft RF and Telemetry communications experience
Experience across multiple spacecraft programs
Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or a related field. Master's degree preferred but not required.
Possess excellent interpersonal skills, able to work effectively within an organization and convey decisions, direction, and conclusions in a manner meaningful to multiple audiences.
Extensive experience in spacecraft design, launch, and operation, including experience at all phases of the development lifecycle
Experience in integrated software/hardware verification and testing.
Compensation
Salary Range: $175,000 - $215,000 a year
The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base salary range and excludes additional benefits. If your salary requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply.
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What We Offer For Full-time Employees:
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 socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and 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 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
Ready to join a team where your contributions matter and your future is bright? Let's build something extraordinary together.
