Senior Flight Software Engineer Seen this week
About the Role
As a Senior Flight Software Engineer on Apex's Flight Software team, you will design, develop, and own the software driving the autonomous operation of Apex's satellite buses. You are responsible for developing mission critical systems that operate reliably 24/7, ensuring that Apex's spacecraft continue to operate in all scenarios.
You will work closely with both internal teams and external customers, aligning solutions with company objectives and user requirements.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement and own mission critical software applications for satellite systems
- Support commissioning of spacecraft during launch and early operations, ensuring 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 defects or issues
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to baseline product requirements and technical roadmaps
Requirements
- U.S. Person status required to access export controlled data
- 8+ years of total flight software experience
- Bachelor's degree in CS, EE or equivalent
- Strong proficiency in Python, C++, Rust
- Experience with real time systems running on distributed hardware
- Knowledge of embedded Linux operating systems, system administration and Linux distributions (Yocto)
- Familiarity with satellite systems and protocols, such as CCSDS and ECSS
- Experience with software integration, testing, and validation for real-time and distributed systems
- Familiarity with network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP), secure communication systems, Protobuf and encryption
What We Offer
- Equity in Apex
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost
- 15 days vacation starting, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%
- 8 weeks paid parental leave plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel
- Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks
- Monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and family gatherings
- Equipment and tools provided for productivity
- Office in Playa Vista with flexibility for in-person collaboration