Senior Avionics Test Engineer

The posting, as Apex Technology, Inc. wrote it

Spacecraft represent the most pressing unmet need across the entire aerospace industry. As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge.

For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. These buses hold the payloads of our customers and are flown on launch vehicles.

Apex manufactures these satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing. Our spacecraft enable the future of society: ranging from earth observation to communications and more.

We’d love for you to join us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a Senior Avionics Test Engineer, to join our growing test team.

In this role, you’ll focus on developing the test hardware, infrastructure, and platforms used to ensure our spacecraft hardware is built and performs to specification. You’ll work closely with electrical, mechanical, RF, software, and systems engineers to establish test requirements, develop test strategies, and troubleshoot flight hardware throughout development, qualification, production, and integration.

This is a highly hands-on role for an engineer who is comfortable owning technical work independently, enjoys working directly with flight hardware and integrated test environments, and wants to have a significant impact on how Apex tests spacecraft at scale.

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.
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-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.