Senior Electrical Engineer (Avionics) at Apex

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Aerospace, SatelliteIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Avionics Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, preferably in the aerospace or satellite industry
U.S. Person Status – Must be a U.S. Person to access export-controlled data
Designing and developing avionics systems, electrical circuits, and subsystems
Proficiency in electrical design tools (e.g., Altium, LTSpice, PCB design tools)
Strong problem-solving skills – Ability to analyze complex electrical and avionics engineering problems and implement effective troubleshooting techniques
Proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work

Responsibilities

Developing electrical architecture and design for satellite platforms
Defining and documenting product requirements
Selecting appropriate electrical components
Performing electrical analysis and simulations
Creating schematics and comprehensive documentation
Participating in flight production, development prototyping, and vendor selection
Supporting manufacturing processes
Conducting circuit and full product bring-up, debugging, and troubleshooting
Performing confidence, acceptance, and qualification testing
Ensuring timely delivery of hardware
Maintaining project schedules and providing status reports
Conducting integration testing and data review
Coordinating with software, firmware, mechanical, PCB layout, environments, integration, harnessing, test, manufacturing, and production teams
Driving improvements in reliability and capabilities while minimizing cost and schedule

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AltiumLTSpicePCB designavionics systemselectrical architectureschematic captureelectrical analysissimulationscomponent selectiontroubleshooting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Senior Electrical Engineer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or does it require working in an office?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for this Senior Electrical Engineer role?

Key skills include designing and developing avionics systems, electrical circuits, and subsystems; proficiency in electrical design tools like Altium, LTSpice, and PCB design tools; strong problem-solving skills for analyzing complex problems; effective collaboration in cross-functional teams; and strong attention to detail.

What is the company culture like at Apex?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate has a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or related field, 5+ years of relevant experience preferably in aerospace or satellites, U.S. Person status, and demonstrated skills in avionics design, electrical tools, problem-solving, and team collaboration.

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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