Lead Spacecraft HITL Engineer at Apex

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aerospace, SpaceIndustries

Requirements

Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing methodologies
Expertise in simulation and emulation tools
Strong understanding of satellite systems and their interfaces
Ability to develop and execute comprehensive test plans and procedures
Collaboration skills to work with multidisciplinary teams
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Data analysis and reporting skills

Responsibilities

Collaborate with system engineers and other stakeholders to define test requirements and objectives
Develop comprehensive test plans and procedures for hardware-in-the-loop testing
Design and configure test environments using simulation and emulation tools
Define and integrate test equipment, interfaces, and instrumentation necessary for HITL testing
Execute hardware-in-the-loop tests according to defined test plans and procedures
Monitor and analyze test results, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of data
Identify and troubleshoot anomalies or issues that arise during testing
Collaborate with other engineers to investigate and resolve any identified problems
Develop and maintain simulation models, emulators, and interfaces to accurately replicate satellite systems and their interfaces
Configure and program test equipment, such as sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces
Implement and validate real-time simulation and emulation environments for satellite subsystems
Collaborate with software engineers to develop test automation scripts and tools
Analyze test data, identify trends, and generate meaningful insights and conclusions
Prepare comprehensive reports documenting test results and findings

Skills

HITL Testing

Simulation Tools

Emulation Tools

Satellite Systems

Test Plans

Test Procedures

Data Analysis

Troubleshooting

Test Equipment Integration

Simulation Models

Apex

Manufactures customizable ESPA class satellites

About Apex

Apex Space manufactures ESPA class satellites, focusing on their flagship product, the Aries satellite bus, which is suitable for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and other missions. They cater to clients in the aerospace and defense sectors, providing customizable satellite solutions for applications like Earth observation and communications. Apex Space differentiates itself with guaranteed on-time delivery, high reliability, and transparent pricing. Their goal is to lead in spacecraft manufacturing by offering dependable satellite solutions for a variety of space missions.

Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

$115.3MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Aerospace, DefenseIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Company Equity

Meal Benefits

Risks

Increased competition from new entrants like Rocket Lab's Photon platform.

Potential supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions.

Rapid technological advancements could render Apex's offerings obsolete.

Differentiation

Apex specializes in ESPA class satellites, ranging from 40 to 400 kilograms.

The Aries satellite bus supports LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space missions.

Apex guarantees on-time delivery, high reliability, and transparent pricing.

Upsides

Increased demand for small satellite buses due to mega-constellations in LEO.

Growing interest in satellite-based Earth observation for climate monitoring.

Advancements in AI enhance on-orbit data processing for Apex's satellite buses.

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