Spacecraft Avionics Engineer (Mid)

The role

You will design and develop avionics systems and electrical components for satellite platforms. This role involves developing electrical architectures and ensuring subsystem integration through collaboration with cross-functional teams.

What you will do

• Design and develop avionics systems and electrical components for satellite systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate avionics subsystems into the satellite platform.
• Develop and implement electrical system architectures and schematics.
• Design and create electrical boards including printed circuit boards.
• Conduct research and analysis to select suitable electronic components.
• Define and execute test plans and procedures to validate systems.
• Identify and resolve electrical and avionics system issues.
• Coordinate activities and provide technical guidance to interdisciplinary teams.
• Apply innovative solutions to enhance performance and efficiency.

Required qualifications

• U.S. Person status is required.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Avionics Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-6 years of relevant experience in avionics and electrical engineering.
• Proficient in designing and developing avionics systems, electrical circuits, and subsystems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles including analog and digital circuit design, power electronics, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
• Experience with eCAD software such as Altium, circuit simulation software such as LTSpice, and PCB design tools.
• Ability to analyze complex electrical and avionics engineering problems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Ability to debug complex problems using tools such as Logic Analyzer, Oscilloscopes, and Spectrum Analyzers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Advanced degrees are preferred.
• Experience preferably in the aerospace or satellite industry.

Benefits

• Equity in Apex
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
• $100k life insurance at no cost
• 15 to 20+ days vacation annually
• 10 paid holidays
• 100% match on first 3% and 50% on next 2% 401(k) matching
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks
• Monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and gatherings
• Stock options

Before you apply

• U.S. Person status is required to access export controlled data.
• Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person or be able to obtain required export authorizations.

About the company

Apex manufactures satellite buses at scale using software, vertical integration, and hardware designed for manufacturing. The company is a fast-growing startup that has raised more than $500M in funding.