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Early Flight Software Engineer

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Early Flight Software Engineer in USA new

  • Apex Technology, Inc.
  • Full time
  • Email
  • Los Angeles, CA

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

  • U.S. Person status is required to access export-controlled data.
  • At least 1 year of total flight software experience is required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent is required.
  • Strong proficiency in Python, C++, or Rust is required.
  • Experience with real-time systems running on distributed hardware is required.
  • Knowledge of embedded Linux, system administration, and creating Linux distributions with Yocto is required.
  • Familiarity with satellite systems and protocols such as CCSDS and ECSS is required.
  • Experience integrating, testing, and validating software for real-time and distributed systems is required.
  • Familiarity with TCP/IP, UDP, secure communication systems, Protobuf, and encryption is required.

Benefits

  • Equity participation in Apex.
  • Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, plus $100,000 of life insurance at no cost.
  • Paid time off starting at 15 vacation days and increasing to 20 or more annually, plus 10 paid holidays.
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
  • Eight weeks of paid parental leave and childcare reimbursement of up to $350 per day for work-related travel.
  • Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks.
  • Office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and family gatherings.
  • Desk setup and productivity tools provided.
  • In-person work at the Playa Vista office with flexibility to integrate work and life.

Salary: $125k - $138k/yr

Apex Technology, Inc.

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