U.S. Person status to access export controlled data
1-3 years of spacecraft RF and telemetry communications experience
Experience across multiple spacecraft programs
Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related field; Master's preferred
Excellent interpersonal skills for effective teamwork and communication
Extensive experience in spacecraft design, launch, and operation throughout development lifecycle
Experience in integrated software/hardware verification and testing
Responsibilities
Design and develop RF, digital, and optical satellite communications systems
Define and verify communication system requirements and interfaces
Perform analyses and simulations for space communication systems
Develop analysis tools using MATLAB and object-oriented software
Develop and verify system algorithms to meet functional requirements
Oversee hardware procurement, integration, design reviews, and verification
Collaborate with engineers to meet overall system requirements
Benefits
Receive equity in Apex for shared upside
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
Comprehensive PTO package starting at 15 days vacation and growing to 20+ days annually
Competitive 401(k) plan with generous company matching
8 weeks paid parental leave and childcare reimbursement for work-related travel
Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks
Vibrant community with social gatherings and activities
Customizable desk setup for maximum productivity
Office located in Playa Vista with EV chargers and flexible work-life integration
Opportunity to collaborate with experts and make a real impact
Full Job Description
About the Role
We are 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 telemetry 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:x
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.
1-3 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.
Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000 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.
