About the role#
We are seeking engineering students to join the Mission Integration team. This role focuses on how spacecraft, launch vehicles, and ground systems function together. You will work on real mission planning and integration activities across our active programs. You will gain exposure to end-to-end mission architecture, customer requirements, and cross-functional engineering. This position provides a view into how missions are designed, integrated, and flown.
What you'll do#
- Support system-level mission planning and integration activities across active programs.
- Assist with mission architecture definition for spacecraft, launch vehicles, and operations.
- Perform mission analysis tasks, including orbital mechanics, deployment concepts, and trajectory trade studies.
- Help generate and maintain mission-specific technical budgets.
- Support requirements analysis, verification, and validation.
- Assist in developing technical documentation, interface definitions, and integration procedures.
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and operations teams to ensure system compatibility.
- Participate in internal design reviews, customer meetings, and technical discussions.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks at the system level.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a BS or MS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Graduating in Fall 2027 or Spring 2028.
- Strong interest in spacecraft systems, mission design, and space operations.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and work effectively in a team.
- U.S. Person status is required due to access to export-controlled data.
- Coursework or project experience in orbital mechanics, space systems, or systems engineering is preferred.
- Familiarity with tools such as Python, MATLAB, STK, or GMAT is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, California.
- Terms: Winter 2027 or Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $45 per hour.
- Employment: Full-time.
About Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing
Apex manufactures spacecraft for the defense and space industry. The company produces configurable satellite buses across three product lines named Aries, Nova, and Comet. These platforms support missions from Low Earth Orbit to Geostationary Orbit. Based in Los Angeles, California, the company employs between 201 and 500 people. It focuses on high-rate manufacturing to reduce lead times for satellite constellations.
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