Deployed Engineer
Apex
Other Engineering
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Posted on Oct 24, 2024
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.
We are seeking a dynamic, ambitious, and self-motivated individual to join our Business Development & Sales team as a Deployed Engineer. The Deployed Engineer will be responsible for embedding with Apex’s customers to support customer integration with Apex hardware and software test equipment while deeply understanding these customers’ needs. This position will be focused on client-site activities to build strong understanding of client mission needs, capabilities, and pain points as well as identifying opportunities for Apex to address these needs. This role will be the tip of the spear for Apex customer engagement and will support the customer as the first step to flying their missions in space.
Responsibilities:
- Embed with customers to deeply understand their needs, requirements, and pain points to identify new business opportunities.
- Help customers deploy and operate Apex’s bus emulators and flat-sats, being able to independently troubleshoot software malfunctions and roadblocks.
- Return feedback on Apex’s emulator products to consistently improve not only the emulator software product but also feed data back to spacecraft engineers.
- Aid in designing Apex’s emulator delivery and integration strategy for new business.
- Be a direct technical point of contact between the customer at their locations and Apex headquarters.
- Frequent travel expected (50%+).
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in customer-facing technical, preferably with exposure to the aerospace industry and with experience in software deployment.
- Demonstrated ability to learn and work independently and make good decisions with minimal direction.
- Highly organized planner with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, honed through client-facing roles and engagements.
- Experience in the space industry.
- Basic experience with C/C++ and/or Python.
Salary Range: $115,000 - $145,000 a year
The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base salary range and excludes additional benefits. If your salary requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply.
Benefits
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 offer the following benefits:
• Shared upside: receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create.
• Best-in-class healthcare, dental, vision plans. The primary and dependents’ premium is 99%+ covered.
• Enjoy our comprehensive PTO package, to reset and recharge.
• Competitive 401(k) plan and matching.
• Paid parental leave.
• Daily lunch and unlimited snacks!
• Community events like monthly office BBQs, pickleball tournaments, a run club and more!
• Your dream desk setup, tools, and whatever else you need to be your most productive self.
• A world class office located in Playa Vista, filled with amazing coworkers and social gatherings for you and your family.
• An opportunity to make a real impact in the aerospace industry.
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.