SENIOR SPACECRAFT SYSTEMS ENGINEER

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and develop system architectures for satellite missions.
• Analyze and allocate requirements to subsystems, ensuring coherence and traceability throughout the design process.
• Perform system-level trade-off studies to optimize performance, reliability, and cost.
• Develop and maintain system-level documentation, including specifications, interface control documents, and system design descriptions.
• Coordinate the integration of various subsystems, ensuring compliance with system requirements and interfaces.
• Plan and oversee system-level testing, including functional, performance, and environmental tests.
• Analyze test data and identify and resolve any anomalies or issues that arise during integration and testing.
• Collaborate with the test and verification team to ensure proper verification and validation of system requirements.
• Define, document, and manage system requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Conduct requirements analysis, verification, and validation activities to ensure compliance with customer needs and industry standards.
• Track and report on requirement changes, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate customer and stakeholder engagement to capture and understand their needs and expectations.
• Identify and assess technical risks associated with system design, development, and operation.
• Develop risk mitigation plans and monitor their implementation.
• Perform system-level failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) and support reliability engineering efforts.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including electrical, mechanical, and software engineers, to ensure system integration and performance.
• Communicate technical concepts, requirements, and issues clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Participate in customer meetings, design reviews, and project status updates. Requirements:
  • U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.
  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
  • 6+ years of experience in systems engineering, preferably in the aerospace or satellite industry.
  • Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles, processes, and methodologies.
  • Familiarity with satellite systems, subsystems, and their interdependencies.
  • Proficiency in requirements management tools and systems engineering software (e.g., Jira, Excel, SysML).
  • Experience with system-level integration, testing, and verification processes.
  • Knowledge of industry standards and best practices, such as INCOSE standards and NASA systems engineering guidelines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet project deadlines.
    
    Salary Range: $185,000 - $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.
    
    Benefits
    
    Apex believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. Our employees love working at Apex, and we want you to love it too. We offer the following benefits:
    
    --- Shared upside: receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create.
    
    --- Best-in-class healthcare, dental, vision plans. The primary and dependents' premium is 99%+ covered.
    
    --- Enjoy our comprehensive PTO package, to reset and recharge.
    
    --- Competitive 401(k) plan and matching.
    
    --- Paid parental leave.
    
    --- Daily lunch and unlimited snacks!
    
    --- Community events like monthly office BBQs, pickleball tournaments, a run club and more!
    
    --- Your dream desk setup, tools, and whatever else you need to be your most productive self.
    
    --- A world class office located in Playa Vista, filled with amazing coworkers and social gatherings for you and your family.
    
    --- An opportunity to make a real impact in the aerospace industry.
    
    Equal Opportunity Employer
    
    Apex Technology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

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