Satellite Ground Software Engineer (Mid)

Apex - Satellite Platforms; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision

15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually

8 weeks paid parental leave

Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks

Equity in Apex

Job summary

Apex - Satellite Platforms is seeking a skilled software engineer in Los Angeles to design and implement ground software for satellite communication. The role demands expertise in programming languages like Go, TypeScript, Python, and Rust, along with a Bachelor’s degree in CS or EE. Candidates must have 3+ years of experience and U.S. Person status for export-controlled data access. The position offers competitive salary, equity options, and comprehensive benefits in a vibrant workplace environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of total ground software experience.
• U.S. Person status required for accessing export-controlled data.
• Familiarity with encryption and secure communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement ground software for satellite operations.
• Support spacecraft commissioning during launches and ensure system functionality.
• Integrate third-party tools and automate satellite operations.

Skills

Ground software experience

Programming in Go, TypeScript, Python, Rust

Microservices frameworks

Cloud-based solutions (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

Knowledge of Linux OS

Real-time systems testing

Network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

gRPC

Job description

Apex - Satellite Platforms is seeking a skilled software engineer in Los Angeles to design and implement ground software for satellite communication. The role demands expertise in programming languages like Go, TypeScript, Python, and Rust, along with a Bachelor’s degree in CS or EE. Candidates must have 3+ years of experience and U.S. Person status for export-controlled data access. The position offers competitive salary, equity options, and comprehensive benefits in a vibrant workplace environment.