Apex
Aerospace
SpacecraftSystemsIntegration&TestResponsibleEngineer
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“Spacecraft Systems Integration & Test Responsible Engineer at Apex. Skills: Systems Integration, System Testing, Flight Readiness. Plan system-level integration of spacecraft subsystems. Coordinate system-level integration of spacecraft subsystems”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Anomaly resolution; Root cause analysis
U. S. Person status
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
U. S. Person status, Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field, 6+ years of experience with system integration, test, and qualification, understanding of satellite subsystems and system-level interactions, Experience planning and executing system-level tests, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
Nice to Have
Prior flight hardware experience, Experience supporting spacecraft environmental testing campaigns, Familiarity with aerospace verification and qualification standards, Experience operating in a production or high-rate environment
What You'll Do.
Plan system-level integration of spacecraft subsystems
Coordinate system-level integration of spacecraft subsystems
Execute system-level integration of spacecraft subsystems
Oversee system-level testing
Support system-level testing
Develop system-level test procedures
Review system-level test procedures
Approve system-level test procedures
Lead anomaly investigation
Lead anomaly resolution
Own verification of platform-level system requirements
Own validation of platform-level system requirements
Maintain system-level verification artifacts
Maintain test reports
Maintain compliance documentation
Support qualification reviews
Support acceptance reviews
Support flight readiness reviews
Support launch site activities
Support on-orbit commissioning
Track requirement changes
Track mitigation actions
Support system-level failure investigations
Support root cause analysis
Feed lessons learned back into design teams
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Manufacturing teams; Test teams; Quality teams; Subsystem teams; Technical stakeholders; Non-technical stakeholders; Customer meetings; Design reviews; Program status updates
Communication Scope
Communicate system status; Communicate risks; Communicate issues
Process & Methodology
Risk management
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, you will be responsible for turning mature satellite platform designs into flight-ready systems. You will operate at the integration, test, and qualification phase of the product lifecycle, owning execution and ensuring the spacecraft meets system requirements and performs reliably in flight. This role is the single-threaded owner for system-level integration, verification, anomaly resolution, and flight readiness. RESPONSIBILITIES System Integration & Test Ownership - Plan, coordinate, and execute system-level integration of spacecraft subsystems - Oversee and support system-level testing, including: - Functional and performance testing - Environmental testing (vibration, thermal-vacuum) - Develop, review, and approve system-level test procedures - Analyze test data and lead anomaly investigation and resolution Verification, Validation & Flight Readiness - Own verification and validation of platform-level system requirements - Maintain system-level verification artifacts, test reports, and compliance documentation - Support qualific
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