Spacecraft Systems Integration & Test Responsible Engineer Seen this week
About the Role
As a Spacecraft Systems Integration & Test Responsible Engineer, you will be responsible for turning mature satellite platform designs into flight-ready systems. You will operate at the integration, test, and qualification phase of the product lifecycle, owning execution and ensuring the spacecraft meets system requirements and performs reliably in flight.
This role is the single-threaded owner for system-level integration, verification, anomaly resolution, and flight readiness.
Responsibilities
System Integration & Test Ownership
- Plan, coordinate, and execute system-level integration of spacecraft subsystems
- Oversee and support system-level testing, including functional and performance testing, and environmental testing (vibration, thermal-vacuum)
- Develop, review, and approve system-level test procedures
- Analyse test data and lead anomaly investigation and resolution
Verification, Validation & Flight Readiness
- Own verification and validation of platform-level system requirements
- Maintain system-level verification artifacts, test reports, and compliance documentation
- Support qualification, acceptance, and flight readiness reviews
- Support launch site activities and on-orbit commissioning as needed
Execution & Risk Management
- Track requirement changes, risks, and mitigation actions during integration and test
- Support system-level failure investigations and root cause analysis
- Feed lessons learned back into design teams to improve future iterations
Cross-Functional Execution
- Collaborate closely with manufacturing, test, quality, and subsystem teams
- Communicate system status, risks, and issues clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Participate in customer meetings, design reviews, and program status updates
Requirements
- U.S. Person status (ability to access export-controlled data)
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 6+ years of experience with system integration, test, and qualification
- Strong understanding of satellite subsystems and system-level interactions
- Experience planning and executing system-level tests
- Strong problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills
Preferred
- Prior flight hardware experience
- Experience supporting spacecraft environmental testing campaigns
- Familiarity with aerospace verification and qualification standards
- Experience operating in a production or high-rate environment
What We Offer
- Equity in Apex
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost
- Comprehensive paid time off starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%
- 8 weeks paid parental leave plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel
- Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks
- Monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and family gatherings
- Dedicated desk setup and tools
- In-person collaboration at Playa Vista office with flexibility to integrate work and life