Apex

Staff Power Electronics Engineer

Apex$175K — $215K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Person status required for access to export controlled data.
  • 8+ years of experience in spacecraft electronics.
  • Demonstrated experience across multiple spacecraft programs.
  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for effective organizational communication.
  • Extensive experience in spacecraft design, launch, and development lifecycle.
  • Experience with integrated software/hardware verification and testing.

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering expertise in designing and testing DC-DC power converters for harsh environments.
  • Perform electrical power system design trades and develop specifications.
  • Conduct verification testing and analysis for electrical power systems.
  • Collaborate with design, testing, and production teams to create power electronics hardware.
  • Lead system and electrical architecture trades, manage design documentation and production testing.
  • Drive technological advancements and manage risk within the program.

Benefits

  • Receive equity in Apex for shared upside.
  • 100% company-paid healthcare for employees and dependents, plus life insurance.
  • Generous PTO starting at 15 days annually, increasing to 20+, plus 10 paid holidays.
  • Competitive 401(k) plan with strong matching contributions.
  • 8 weeks of paid parental leave, childcare reimbursement for work travel.
  • Daily catered lunches and unlimited snacks.
  • Engaging community events like BBQs and tournaments.
  • Flexible work environment with a modern office and necessary tools to succeed.
  • Collaborate with industry experts and make a significant impact.
Full Job Description
About the Role

Apex is seeking a seasoned spacecraft Electrical Engineer to work on a closely integrated team who will drive the design of the avionics, flight computer and power systems to meet the 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:
  • Provide engineering expertise in design, analysis, and testing of DC-DC power converters for harsh environments.
  • Work on electrical power system and sub-system level design trades and develop requirements.
  • Define and perform electrical power system verification testing and analysis.
  • Work with multidisciplinary teams of design, test, and production engineers to create new power electronics hardware.
  • Drive system and electrical architecture trades, product requirements, component selection, design analysis, schematic capture, prototyping, bring-up, design documentation, manufacturing planning, and production test for electrical designs.
  • Provide technical leadership across the organization, manage related risk and change across the program and drive new technology introduction.

Requirements:
  • U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.
  • 8+ years of spacecraft electronics 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.

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.

About Apex

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