Internship

GNC Engineer Internship

Summer

Posted on 1/17/2025

Apex

Apex

51-200 employees

Manufactures customizable ESPA class satellites

Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$40Hourly

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Los Angeles.

Category
Flight Dynamics
Aerospace Engineering
Requirements
  • Graduating in the Fall of 2025 or in the Spring of 2026
  • BS or MS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
Responsibilities
  • Support the development and operation of spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) subsystems
  • Involve in orbit and attitude determination
  • Design navigation and control algorithms
  • Conduct computer simulations
  • Participate in hardware-in-the-loop testing and validation
  • Contribute to mission control operations

Apex Space manufactures ESPA class satellites, focusing on their flagship product, the Aries satellite bus, which is suitable for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and other missions. They serve clients in the aerospace and defense sectors, providing customizable satellite solutions for applications like Earth observation and communications. Apex Space differentiates itself with guaranteed on-time delivery, high reliability, and transparent pricing. Their goal is to lead in spacecraft manufacturing by offering dependable satellite solutions for a variety of space missions.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$115.3M

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

2022

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

-8%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for small satellite buses due to mega-constellations in LEO.
  • Growing interest in satellite-based Earth observation for climate monitoring.
  • Advancements in AI enhance on-orbit data processing for Apex's satellite buses.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from new entrants like Rocket Lab's Photon platform.
  • Potential supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions.
  • Rapid technological advancements could render Apex's offerings obsolete.

What makes Apex unique

  • Apex specializes in ESPA class satellites, ranging from 40 to 400 kilograms.
  • The Aries satellite bus supports LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space missions.
  • Apex guarantees on-time delivery, high reliability, and transparent pricing.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Company Equity

Meal Benefits