Apex

Mission Operations Engineer (Mid)

Los Angeles, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
AerospaceIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with a Master’s degree preferred, and a minimum of 3-6 years of experience in spacecraft operations, mission control, or a related field. U.S. Person status is required for this position due to the need to access export-controlled data.

Responsibilities

The Mission Operations Engineer will be responsible for developing and executing detailed mission plans for small spacecraft operations, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure mission objectives are met, monitoring spacecraft during mission operations and responding to anomalies in real-time, operating and controlling spacecraft from mission control centers, conducting pre-launch tests and simulations, analyzing telemetry data to monitor spacecraft health, identifying and troubleshooting spacecraft anomalies and system failures, implementing corrective actions and developing contingency plans, analyzing mission data and generating comprehensive reports, providing insights and recommendations for future mission improvements, maintaining detailed documentation of mission operations, staying updated with advancements in spacecraft technology, and participating in post-mission debriefs.

Skills

Spacecraft Operations
Mission Planning
Telemetry Analysis
Anomaly Resolution
Mission Control
Spacecraft Systems
Real-time Problem-Solving
Data Analysis
Troubleshooting
Simulation

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.

Key Metrics

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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