Mission Operations Engineer

About this role

Apex is hiring a Mission Operations Engineer to oversee all aspects of satellite operations, including mission planning, commissioning, anomaly response, and long-term reliability. You'll own the operations roadmap for a satellite bus line and collaborate with internal teams and customers to ensure mission success while shaping processes and spacecraft designs.

What you'll do

• Develop, validate, and execute mission plans and operations products for flight vehicles
• Lead spacecraft commissioning during launch and early operations phases
• Operate satellites in real time, detect anomalies, and execute safing and recovery procedures
• Design and implement fault protection strategies for onboard and ground systems
• Analyze telemetry and mission data to assess spacecraft health and performance
• Mentor junior engineers and standardize mission operations practices across programs

What they're looking for

• Mission operations and planning
• Spacecraft commissioning and anomaly resolution
• Programming (Python, C++, or Rust)
• Spacecraft subsystems knowledge (propulsion, avionics, communications)
• Telemetry analysis and automation
• Satellite operations software (STK, GMAT, or similar)
• Real-time and distributed systems testing
• Problem-solving and decision-making under pressure

Benefits

• Equity ownership in Apex
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependents
• $100k life insurance at no cost
• Comprehensive PTO starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days, plus 10 paid holidays
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge satellite technology
• Fast-growing startup with $500M+ in funding