APEX CAREERS
Apex's rapid progress is the result of a shared sense of ownership and a relentless drive to push the boundaries of what’s possible. We’re not only proud of what we’re building, but of who we’re building it with. Join us.

WHY WE'RE HERE
OUR MISSION
Apex is on a mission to redefine how satellites are designed and manufactured, enabling customers to rapidly deploy critical constellations by eliminating the satellite production bottleneck. Through productization and mass-production of satellite bus platforms, Apex is bringing unprecedented speed, reliability, and scale to the space industry — and building a lasting cornerstone of the American space industrial base.
OUR VALUES
Apex is built on a culture of collaboration and ownership, empowering employees across all functions and career stages to take responsibility and make a meaningful impact from day one.
CURIOSITY
We are working at the forefront of technical innovation. Curiosity is the foundation of what we do and who we are. Asking questions and thoughts in outer space are encouraged.
HUNGER
Our job isn’t easy. You need to be driven to get the job done. We cover a lot of ground very fast. Our team is highly motivated and driven by the mission at hand.
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
We’re expanding into unknown frontiers— are you comfortable jumping into the abyss and learning along the way?
OUR Hiring Process

We review your application and reach out if your skills align. This first touchpoint lets you share your background and learn about Apex and the role.
A short call to discuss your experience, goals, and motivations. We’ll cover role details, team culture, and answer your initial questions.
Meet your potential manager to go deeper on your technical or functional strengths and how you could contribute to our mission.
For applicable roles, complete a focused exercise or interview that mirrors real work, so we can see how you approach problems.
Spend time with team members across Apex. We’ll explore collaboration style, values alignment, and give you a feel for our day-to-day.
If there’s a strong mutual fit, we extend an offer and partner with you on details and a smooth transition to Apex.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The following outlines the benefits available to full-time Apex employees. Apex is committed to continuously improving how we support our team, and our benefits offerings may evolve over time to best meet employee needs.
Apex offers a comprehensive paid time-off policy, including a mix of vacation, holidays, and sick leave. We offer 15 days of vacation per year, 10 paid holidays, a company shutdown for the week of Christmas, and 6 sick days per year. At your third anniversary, your annual vacation allocation increases to 20 days/year.
Apex offers 8 weeks of paid parental leave, along with additional support for new parents — including a Dependent Care FSA, daily childcare reimbursements of up to $350, and a $1,500 DoorDash gift card from the Apex team.
Apex offers a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against industry standards.
Stock options in a fast-growing startup valued at over $1B.
401(k) match up to 100% for the first 3% and 50% for the next 2%.
100% company-paid premium for $100,000 basic life insurance.
BUILDING THE TEAM BEHIND THE MISSION
A Culture Built on Collaboration and Impact
At Apex, we recognize that redefining how satellites are made requires hiring and retaining exceptional individuals, united by curiosity, drive, and a willingness to learn. We see every team member through the impact they deliver, and we value unique perspectives and experiences that challenge assumptions and strengthen solutions.
Our team comprises U.S. military veterans, new graduates, engineers from both startups and established primes, and professionals from across industries—all contributing to a culture that blends the best of traditional aerospace, new space, and beyond. We believe innovation thrives when different viewpoints are tested and refined, and when people are empowered to bring their best ideas forward.
By fostering an environment of collaboration, respect, and impact, Apex ensures that every team member can contribute to mission success and to the larger goal of advancing U.S. leadership in space.