Embedded Linux Flight Software Engineer - Satellite Systems

Frontdoor Defense; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Apex

Healthcare coverage

PTO + holidays

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Catered lunch

Job summary

Apex Technology, Inc. seeks an Operating Systems Engineer to design, develop, and own mission-critical embedded Linux software for satellite flight control. You will collaborate with mission ops, GNC, and hardware teams to deploy robust software for continuous 24/7 operation.

The role emphasizes Yocto/Buildroot, bootloader frameworks, and secure firmware deployment, with opportunities to impact aerospace platforms from development to flight operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years writing code for operating systems, ideally Yocto or embedded Linux on spacecraft, robotics, automotive, or other hardware that interacts with the physical world.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Rust.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and own mission-critical software for satellite systems throughout the full software lifecycle, from initial architecture and development through deployment and operations.
• Develop, configure, and maintain embedded Linux platforms and bootloader frameworks, including Yocto, Buildroot, WolfBoot, and U-Boot.
• Design, implement, and validate firmware update mechanisms, including bootloader integration, secure firmware deployment, and recovery procedures.
• Design and implement security enhancements across complex software architectures to improve system integrity, resilience, and secure operation.

Skills

Python

C++

Rust

Yocto

Embedded Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE or equivalent

Tools

Buildroot

WolfBoot

U-Boot

Job description

Apex Technology, Inc. seeks an Operating Systems Engineer to design, develop, and own mission-critical embedded Linux software for satellite flight control. You will collaborate with mission ops, GNC, and hardware teams to deploy robust software for continuous 24/7 operation.

The role emphasizes Yocto/Buildroot, bootloader frameworks, and secure firmware deployment, with opportunities to impact aerospace platforms from development to flight operations.