Senior Embedded Flight Software Engineer (Spacecraft)

Speedrun Talent Network; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Healthcare

PTO 15–20 days

401k matching

Parental leave

Lunch & snacks

Job summary

Apex Technology, Inc. is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to own and develop flight software for spacecraft, coordinating with mission operations, GNC, and hardware teams.

You will architect, prototype, and deliver mission-critical software across the full lifecycle, from design through flight operations. Ideal candidates have strong C/C++ embedded experience, experience with sensors, actuators, and space-grade tools, and a passion for solving complex aerospace challenges in a

Qualifications

• 8+ years writing C/C++ for embedded systems, ideally in spacecraft, robotics, automotive, or other hardware that interacts with the physical world.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, EE, or equivalent.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, or Rust.

Responsibilities

• Develop the low level software that configures and drives the processor peripherals and communication interfaces on our avionics.
• Write and debug the device drivers for the sensors, actuators, and components across the bus.
• Implement onboard algorithms, including closed loop control and the logic that detects and responds to faults such as failed sensors or radiation upsets.
• 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 rapid, iterative software to support bench and development testing, as well as robust, rigorously reviewed and validated software delivered to manufacturing and flight systems.
• Plan and execute unit, integration, and system-level testing of satellite components, diagnosing and resolving defects to ensure software quality, reliability, and performance.
• With a focus on embedded software and hardware designs, collaborate cross-functionally with systems, hardware, test, and operations teams to establish product requirements, define technical roadmaps, and drive successful execution.
• Support spacecraft commissioning during launch and early operations, troubleshooting software and ensuring critical flight systems remain functional and reliable throughout critical mission activities.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Rust

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS, EE, or equivalent

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

RTOS

SpaceWire

Embedded Linux

Yocto

Buildroot

FreeRTOS

VxWorks

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Apex Technology, Inc. is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to own and develop flight software for spacecraft, coordinating with mission operations, GNC, and hardware teams.

You will architect, prototype, and deliver mission-critical software across the full lifecycle, from design through flight operations. Ideal candidates have strong C/C++ embedded experience, experience with sensors, actuators, and space-grade tools, and a passion for solving complex aerospace challenges in a