Integration and Test Responsible Engineer (Early)

Apex Technology • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Integration & Test Responsible Engineer, 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.

Requirements

• US person
• Bs in Aerospace, Mech, systems, or related field
• 2+ years of experience with system integration, test, and qualification
• Strong understanding of satellite subsystems and system-level interactions
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills as applied to company-internal and external customer-facing discussions.

Nice To Haves

• Prior flight hardware and/or ground testbed (e.g. FlatSat) experience.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis methods such as fishbone diagrams, common cause analyses, and fault trees.
• Experience operating in a production or high-rate environment.

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 collaboration with the test engineering & production teams.
• Verification, Validation, and Flight readiness
• Maintain component and system-level verification artifacts, test reports, and compliance documentation for Apex-internal and end customer use
• Support qualification, acceptance, and flight readiness reviews
• Cross-functional execution
• Collaborate closely with production, test, quality, and vehicle engineering teams to continuously evaluate & improve testing
• Communicate system status, risks, and issues clearly to stakeholders including engineering, production, and mission management
• Engage with customers to methodically share test results, anomalies, and status in collaboration with mission management

Benefits

• 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 BBQs, pickleball tournaments, run club, and social 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 EV chargers, 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level