Sensors Systems Engineer

Apex Technology, Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$90,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Apex is looking for a Sensor Systems Engineer to own our sensor products across the full development lifecycle, from clean-sheet concept to qualified, production-ready hardware. This role sits at the intersection of design, analysis, test, and production, acting as the technical authority that carries a sensor from architecture through qualification and into the field. You'll own how our sensors perform in the real world, driving trade studies that balance performance, cost, and risk, leading verification and qualification campaigns, and closing the loop through failure investigations that sharpen every future design.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related discipline
Hands-on experience developing, prototyping, integrating, and/or testing multidisciplinary systems
Demonstrated hardware, project, or product ownership experience
Strong understanding of test engineering fundamentals and methodologies
Demonstrated leadership, time management, and organizational skills
Comfortable researching and creating clean-sheet subsystem architectures and designs within an open design space
Self-motivated and eager to learn in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of experience in aerospace, automotive, or other technical product development/test
Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related discipline
Experience developing, designing, implementing, and/or testing sensor systems
Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM/DFMA) principles
Familiarity with satellite systems and space environments
Familiarity with all stages of the hardware product lifecycle
Familiarity with project management tools and techniques

Responsibilities

Own sensor products through the full development lifecycle, including conceptualization, architecture, design, analysis, prototyping, qualification, and production
Support production as the hardware Responsible Engineering Authority (REA), providing technical solutions, guidance, and documentation when issues arise
Manage project budget, schedule, and tasking within a multidisciplinary team of engineers
Own verification and validation activities for sensor subsystem requirements
Develop and execute qualification and test campaigns, including creation of test plans, procedures, and reports. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain test stations and ground support equipment (GSE/STE)
Perform failure investigations and root cause analyses, incorporating lessons learned into future designs and test approaches
Perform system- and component-level trade studies to evaluate architectures and designs to optimize performance, cost, schedule, and technical risk
Collaborate with teams across structures, thermal, optics, avionics, software, GNC, manufacturing, mission assurance, and supply chain to develop integrated sensor solutions
Present technical work at design reviews and create clear, thorough engineering documentation

Benefits

Equity in Apex
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
$100k life insurance at no cost
15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually
10 paid holidays
Competitive 401(k) plan with generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%
8 weeks paid parental leave
Childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel
Daily catered lunch
Unlimited snacks
Monthly office socials
Pickleball tournaments
Run club
Gatherings for you and your family
Dream desk setup
All the tools you need to be your most productive self