Spacecraft RF Engineer

2 days ago

Los Angeles, California, United States Apex Full time
Job Title: Spacecraft RF Engineer

Apex is seeking a highly skilled Spacecraft RF Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our spacecraft design team, you will be responsible for designing and developing RF, digital, and optical satellite communications systems and spacecraft architectures.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop RF, digital, and optical satellite communications systems and spacecraft architectures
  • Define and verify space communication system requirements and interfaces
  • 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
Requirements:
  • U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data
  • 1-3 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:
  • 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

Apex 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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