Apex

Senior Power Electronics Engineer

Los Angeles, California, United States

$165,000 – $195,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Aerospace, Robotics & AutomationIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must be a U.S. Person and possess a Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or a related field, with a Master’s degree preferred. They should have at least six years of spacecraft electronics experience, encompassing multiple spacecraft programs, and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

The Senior Power Electronics Engineer will provide engineering expertise in the design, analysis, and testing of DC-DC power converters for harsh environments, working on electrical power system and sub-system level design trades and developing requirements. They will define and perform electrical power system verification testing and analysis, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create new power electronics hardware, drive system and electrical architecture trades, and provide technical leadership across the organization, managing risk and change while driving new technology introduction.

Skills

Spacecraft design
Launch
Operation
Verification
Testing
DC-DC power converters
Schematic capture
Prototyping
Bring-up
Hardware development
Interpersonal skills

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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