Autonomous Spacecraft Flight Software Engineer

Apex; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

PTO

401(k) match

Parental leave

Lunch provided

Office Playa Vista

Stock options

Job summary

Apex Technology, Inc. is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to design and own autonomous software for our satellite buses at Playa Vista, CA. You will work with cross-functional teams across internal and external customers to deliver reliable, mission-critical systems.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in flight software, strong Python/C++/Rust skills, and hands-on experience with real-time distributed systems. This role is on-site in Los Angeles with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of flight software experience
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, EE or equivalent
• Strong proficiency in Python, C++, Rust
• Experience with real time systems on distributed hardware
• Knowledge of embedded Linux and Yocto
• Familiarity with satellite systems and protocols (CCSDS/ECSS)
• Experience with software integration, testing, and validation for real-time and distributed systems
• Familiarity with network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP) and secure communication

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and own mission critical software applications for satellite systems
• Support commissioning of spacecraft during launch and early operations
• Own spacecraft software solutions through full lifecycle from design to deployment
• Perform unit, integration, and system testing of software components
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to baseline product requirements and roadmaps

Skills

Python

C++

Rust

Real-time systems

Embedded Linux

Yocto

CCSDS

ECSS

TCP/IP

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS, EE or equivalent

Tools

Yocto

CCSDS

ECSS

TCP/IP

Job description

Apex Technology, Inc. is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to design and own autonomous software for our satellite buses at Playa Vista, CA. You will work with cross-functional teams across internal and external customers to deliver reliable, mission-critical systems.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in flight software, strong Python/C++/Rust skills, and hands-on experience with real-time distributed systems. This role is on-site in Los Angeles with competitive compensation and benefits.