Mission Operations Engineer (Mid) at Apex

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

AerospaceIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Spacecraft OperationsMission PlanningTelemetry AnalysisAnomaly ResolutionMission ControlSpacecraft SystemsReal-time Problem-SolvingData AnalysisTroubleshootingSimulation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Mission Operations Engineer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or does it require on-site work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What education and experience are required for this role?

A Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred) and minimum of 3-6 years of experience in spacecraft operations, mission control, or related fields are required. U.S. Person status is also mandatory.

What does Apex do and what is their focus?

Apex manufactures satellite buses at scale using software, vertical integration, and hardware designed for manufacturing, enabling spacecraft for earth observation, communications, and more to shape the future of society.

What makes a strong candidate for this Mission Operations Engineer role?

Candidates with a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related, 3-6 years in spacecraft operations or mission control, and U.S. Person status, along with skills in mission planning, anomaly resolution, and data analysis, stand out.

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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