Director of Operations

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. 

Apex is seeking a dynamic and tenacious Director of Operations, reporting to the Chief Business Officer. This role is ideal for someone who wants to operate at the center of a high-growth aerospace company and is motivated by solving complex, real-world execution challenges.

The selected candidate will be a key component in driving cross-org collaboration and efficiencies, balancing the short-term needs with long-term growth plans with ownership over meaningful projects to accelerate Apex’s growth. S/he will ensure the company meets and exceeds its ambitious growth and success targets, scaling to operate with speed, alignment, and accountability.

The selected candidate will be an execution-focused operator, who thinks big picture and builds project plans and delivers against them by relentlessly solving even the smallest of problems.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Improve how Apex operates: Uncover bottlenecks and implement process and software solutions that increase speed and reliability across the organization.

• Monitor performance and surface risk: Track progress against key company goals; proactively identify and escalate risks and tradeoffs. Develop actionable reporting dashboards.

• Translate strategy into action: partner with leadership team so that strategic priorities become clear, trackable action plans with defined owners and milestones.

Requirements

• 6–10+ years in operations

• Experience in hardware, aerospace, manufacturing, or other execution-heavy environments is strongly preferred

• Proven track record of driving cross-functional work to completion

• Strong operator mindset—you take ownership and follow through and have a “no job too small” mentality

• Comfortable working at both the 30,000-foot level and in the details

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  Competencies

• End-to-end ownership: Takes full accountability for outcomes, not just progress. Drives work from problem definition through execution and completion.

• Structured problem-solving: Takes ambiguous, high-stakes problems and applies traditional and novel techniques to break them into clear, actionable plans.

• Execution under pressure: Operates at speed with limited resources, overcomes obstacles, and makes hard trade-offs.

• Bias for action: Bravely makes decisions, learns from mistakes, and makes sure work gets finished.

• Influence without authority: Adeptly works across teams and functions – including those who may have more tenure and/or expertise – to drive progress. Builds trust and alignment quickly.

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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 backed by $200M in Series D funding, and we invest heavily in our people from day one.

• 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 matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%

• 8 weeks paid parental leave plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel

• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day

• Vibrant community: Monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and gatherings for you and your family

• Your dream desk setup and all the tools you need to be your most productive self

• World-class Playa Vista office with the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life

• Real impact opportunity: Work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries to make a lasting difference

Ready to join a team where your contributions matter and your future is bright? Let's build something extraordinary together.

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.