RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Work
Own the design, build, integration, and maintenance of bus-level and component-level avionics test racks, including harness design, rack component selection, circuit design, and test infrastructure.
Develop and maintain FlatSats and avionics testbeds, including electrical interfaces, emulators, EGSE, harnessing, and supporting infrastructure.
Lead hardware integration activities including harnessing, fixturing, rack integration, and mechanical/electrical interface validation.
Define test architecture and strategies in collaboration with electrical, mechanical, RF, software, and systems engineering teams.
Troubleshoot flight hardware and test setup failures using laboratory instrumentation including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, DAQ systems, VNAs, and vector signal analyzers/generators.
Perform hardware bring-up, interface validation, signal integrity troubleshooting, and end-to-end system checkout.
Develop test fixtures, breakout boxes, interface electronics, and other custom test hardware as needed.
Support component qualification, acceptance, regression, and spacecraft-level testing.
Investigate test failures and hardware anomalies, determine root cause, and work with responsible engineering teams to drive issues to resolution.
Improve test infrastructure and processes to increase coverage, reliability, repeatability, and throughput.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
7+ years of professional experience in aerospace hardware, avionics, electronics, or integrated hardware testing.
Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation and hardware bring-up.
Experience troubleshooting integrated electrical systems and complex test setups.
Strong understanding of hardware integration, verification, and validation workflows.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, interface control documents, and technical requirements.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently drive technical issues to resolution.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder) in accordance with ITAR requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience integrating or testing spacecraft, launch vehicles, avionics, or other flight electronics.
Experience with
Harness design and fabrication
Test fixturing
Environmental testing
Vibration testing
Component acceptance and qualification testing
Experience in fast-paced aerospace production, manufacturing, or integration environments.
Experience designing PCBs or developing prototype electronics.
Experience conducting sensor functional testing, avionics channelization, or electrical interface validation.
Familiarity with embedded communication interfaces such as CAN, RS-422/485, UART, SPI, I2C, or Ethernet.
Basic Python or scripting experience for test support, data collection, and automation.
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WHY JOIN APEX?
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're a fast-growing startup that has raised more than $500M in funding, and we invest heavily in our people from day one.
WHAT WE OFFER FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES
Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create
Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost
Comprehensive PTO package: Starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays
Competitive 401(k) plan: Generous matching - 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: To keep you fueled throughout the day
Vibrant community: Monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and gatherings for you and your family
Your dream desk setup: All the tools you need to be your most productive self
World-class Playa Vista office: With the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life
Real impact opportunity: Work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries to make a lasting difference
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Compensation ranges are set by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. A candidate's specific level and base pay are determined case by case and may vary with job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities, and internal equity. Beyond base salary, full-time hires are also eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options, along with medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS
Apex's work is governed by U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To be eligible for this role, applicants must either (1) qualify as a U.S. Person, meaning a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), a refugee admitted under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or an individual granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or (2) be able to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Commerce, or another applicable U.S. government agency. You can learn more about ITAR here https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987.
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.
