Senior Flight Software Engineer — Autonomous Spacecraft

Apex - Satellite Platforms; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision

15+ days PTO

401(k) with matching

Paid parental leave

Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks

Vibrant community activities

Flexible work-life integration

World-class office space

Job summary

Apex - Satellite Platforms in Los Angeles is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to design and develop software for autonomous satellite buses. You will ensure reliability in critical systems and work closely with teams to align solutions with user requirements.

Applicants should have over 8 years of experience and a degree in CS or EE, with strong programming skills in Python, C++, and Rust. The role offers a competitive salary and a vibrant work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of flight software experience required.
• Must have U.S. Person status for access to export controlled data.
• Experience in software integration, testing, and validation for real-time and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and own mission critical software applications for satellite systems.
• Support commissioning of spacecraft during launch and early operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to baseline product requirements.

Skills

Programming languages proficiency (Python, C++, Rust)

Real-time systems experience

Embedded Linux knowledge

Network protocols familiarity (TCP/IP, UDP)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Apex - Satellite Platforms in Los Angeles is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to design and develop software for autonomous satellite buses. You will ensure reliability in critical systems and work closely with teams to align solutions with user requirements.

Applicants should have over 8 years of experience and a degree in CS or EE, with strong programming skills in Python, C++, and Rust. The role offers a competitive salary and a vibrant work environment.