Spacecraft RF and Telemetry Engineer

2 weeks ago

Los Angeles, California, United States Apex Full time

Spacecraft represent the most pressing unmet need across the entire aerospace industry. As launch costs decrease, more and more companies and governments are launching increasingly large numbers of smaller satellites. For the first time in history, this increase in demand is driving a massive need for spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. Satellite buses carry customers' payloads and are delivered to space on launch vehicles.

Apex manufactures satellite buses at scale using a combination of disruptive software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing. Our satellite buses are truly productized to enable a wide set of missions, ranging from earth observation to communications and more, that advance our future as a society.

We are seeking a seasoned spacecraft RF engineer to work on a closely integrated team who will drive the design of hardware and software to meet the telemetry requirements of our bus. You will have an opportunity to approach this from a clean sheet design and inform coupled trades across the vehicle architecture. You will be innovative in your approach to push the limits of design and performance, while disrupting and making an impact on the industry. This role reports directly into the Director of Spacecraft.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop RF, digital, and optical satellite communications systems and spacecraft architectures
  • Define and verify space communication system requirements and interfacesDrive requirements for subcomponents and drive supplier downselection
  • Perform analyses and simulations for space communication systems, including: link budgeting, analysis, signal distortion, system capacity, reliability, and performance
  • Develop analysis tools using MATLAB and object-oriented software platforms
  • Develop and verify system algorithms that meet functional and performance requirements
  • Perform hardware procurement, integration, design reviews, and verification
  • Work closely with other engineers to achieve overall system requirements.
  • Work with payload customers to accommodate payload requirements.
Qualifications
  • Must be a US Person.
  • 5+ years of spacecraft RF and Telemetry communications experience
  • Experience across multiple spacecraft programs
  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or a related field. Master's degree preferred but not required.
  • Possess excellent interpersonal skills, able to work effectively within an organization and convey decisions, direction, and conclusions in a manner meaningful to multiple audiences.
  • Extensive experience in spacecraft design, launch, and operation, including experience at all phases of the development lifecycle
  • Experience in integrated software/hardware verification and testing.
Benefits

Apex believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. Our employees love working at Apex, and we want you to love it too. We offer the following benefits:

- Shared upside: receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create.

- Best-in-class healthcare, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. The primary's premium is 99%+ covered.

- Enjoy our comprehensive PTO package, fostering employee well-being.

- Competitive 401(k) plan and matching.

- Paternity/maternity leave.

- Daily lunch, unlimited snacks, and regular office BBQs

- Your dream desk setup, tools, and whatever else you need to be your most productive self.

- A world class office located in Culver City, filled with amazing coworkers and social gatherings for you and your family.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apex Technology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

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