Flight Software Engineer - Real-Time Spacecraft Autonomy

Apex; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared upside equity

Best-in-class healthcare

PTO 15-20 days + 10 holidays

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Daily catered lunch

Playa Vista office

Job summary

Apex Technology, Inc. is seeking a driven software engineer to design and own the flight software for our satellite buses.

You will develop mission-critical systems running 24/7, collaborate with internal teams and customers, and push robust solutions in a fast-paced aerospace startup. Ideal candidates have 1+ year flight software experience, strong Python, C++, or Rust, and familiarity with embedded Linux (Yocto) and real-time distributed systems.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of total flight software experience.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, Rust.
• Experience with real time systems running on distributed hardware.
• Knowledge of embedded Linux operating systems, system administration and creating Linux distributions (Yocto).
• Familiarity with satellite systems and protocols, such as CCSDS, and ECSS.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and own mission critical software applications for satellite systems.
• Support commissioning of spacecraft during launch and early operations and ensure software systems remain functional during critical operations.
• Own spacecraft software solutions through the full lifecycle from initial design to deployment.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and system-level testing of software components, identifying and resolving any defects or issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to baseline product requirements and technical roadmaps.

Skills

Python

C++

Rust

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS, EE or equivalent

Tools

Yocto

Job description

Apex Technology, Inc. is seeking a driven software engineer to design and own the flight software for our satellite buses.

You will develop mission-critical systems running 24/7, collaborate with internal teams and customers, and push robust solutions in a fast-paced aerospace startup. Ideal candidates have 1+ year flight software experience, strong Python, C++, or Rust, and familiarity with embedded Linux (Yocto) and real-time distributed systems.