Apex
Aerospace
SpacecraftSystemsIntegrationandTestResponsibleEngineer(Early)
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“Spacecraft Systems Integration and Test Responsible Engineer (Early) at Apex. Skills: Systems Integration, System Testing, Verification, Validation. Oversee and support component and system-level testing. Develop, review, and approve system level test procedures”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Anomaly investigation; Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
US person, Bs in Aerospace, Mech, systems, or related field, 2+ years of experience with system integration, test, and qualification, understanding of satellite subsystems and system-level interactions, problem-solving, organization, and communication skills
Nice to Have
Prior flight hardware and/or ground testbed experience, Familiarity with root cause analysis methods, Experience operating in a production or high-rate environment
What You'll Do.
Oversee and support component and system-level testing
and approve system level test procedures
Lead anomaly investigation and resolution
Lead system level test improvements
Implement opportunities for increased automation
Upgrade test equipment
Maintain component and system-level verification artifacts
Maintain test reports
Maintain compliance documentation
Support qualification reviews
Support acceptance reviews
Support flight readiness reviews
Collaborate with production teams
Collaborate with test teams
Collaborate with quality teams
Collaborate with vehicle engineering teams
Communicate system status
Communicate system risks
Communicate system issues
Engage with customers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional execution; Collaboration with production; Collaboration with test; Collaboration with quality; Collaboration with vehicle engineering; Stakeholder communication
Communication Scope
Customer-facing discussions; Stakeholder communication; Customer engagement
Full Job Description
Spacecraft represent the most pressing unmet need across the entire aerospace industry. As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge. For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. These buses hold the payloads of our customers and are flown on launch vehicles. Apex manufactures these satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing. Our spacecraft enable the future of society: ranging from earth observation to communications and more. We’d love for you to join us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Spacecraft Systems Integration & Test Responsible Engineer (Early), you will be responsible for turning mature satellite platform designs into flight-ready systems. In this role, you will live at the intersection of engineering, test, and production. You will ensure our products and vehicles meet system requirements & perform reliably in flight through a combination of verification and validation. Responsibilities: - Oversee and support component and system-level testing, focusing on functional and performance testing - Develop, review, and approve system level test procedures, ensuring key performance indicators are appropriately covered in each test and success criteria are correctly defined - Analyze test data and lead anomaly investigation and resolution. This function will require a deep understanding of what each test is verifying and what anomalous behavior in each test indicate about component or system health. - Lead system level test improvements by identifying and implementing opportunities for increased automation, refinement of test methods, and upgrades to test equipment in coll
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