Engineering Configuration & Change Manager

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. About the Role Apex is looking for an Engineering Configuration & Change Manager to own the integrity and evolution of our product designs and operational systems. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, operations, and production- acting as the control layer that ensures every change is tracked, assessed, and executed without breaking what's already working.

You'll govern how we manage BOMs, implement design changes, and coordinate high-stakes operational updates across satellites, ground systems, and infrastructure. You're the person who makes sure we move fast without losing traceability, scalability, or reliability.

Responsibilities:

Establish Change Management policies, standards, and governance frameworks

Own and maintain product BOM structures and configuration baselines

Lead Change Control Board meetings and process

Perform impact analysis and risk assessment for all engineering changes

Coordinate ECO implementation across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations teams

Drive configuration audits to verify hardware-software-documentation alignment across production units

Analyze change-related incidents and drive corrective actions to reduce failure rates and impacts

Resolve conflicts between competing priorities and schedule changes to avoid operational disruptions

Partner with supply chain to ensure BOMs are executable and changes don't create procurement risks

Identify automation opportunities to improve workflow efficiency and reduce manual governance overhead

Act as the bridge between design, production, operations, and test to ensure continuous improvement

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or related technical field7+ years of experience in configuration management, change management, or engineering operations

Hands-on experience with PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill, Enovia, or equivalent)
Experience managing engineering changes (ECR/ECO) through full release and production cycles

Proven ability to lead cross-functional boards and drive accountability across teams

Strong risk assessment and impact analysis skills for hardware, software, and infrastructure changes

Experience supporting aerospace, satellite, telecommunications, or mission-critical environments

Ability to read technical documentation, drawings, and specifications

Strong ownership mindset in fast-paced, high-ambiguity startup environments

Nice to have:

Master's degree in engineering, business administration, or related fields

Certification in configuration management

Experience with aerospace standards (AS9100, ARP
4754, DO-160/178)
Background in satellite systems, avionics, propulsion, or ground infrastructure

Experience working with contract manufacturers and managing BOM execution at scaleScripting or data analysis skills (Python, SQL) for metrics and reporting automation

Experience in high-reliability or high-rate production environments#LI-MO1

Why Join Apex?

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're a fast-growing startup that has raised more than $500M in funding, and we invest heavily in our people from day one.

What We Offer For Full-time Employees:

Shared upside:
Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create

Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost Comprehensive PTO package to reset and recharge - starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays

Competitive 401(k) plan with generous…