Senior Flight Software Engineer

About the Company

Apex manufactures satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware designed for manufacturing. The company aims to provide humankind access to the galaxy by enabling earth observation, communications, and more.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• U.S. Person status required
• 8+ years of total flight software experience
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, EE or equivalent
• Strong proficiency in Python, C++, or Rust
• Experience with real time systems running on distributed hardware
• Knowledge of embedded Linux operating systems and Yocto
• Familiarity with satellite systems and protocols (CCSDS, ECSS)
• Experience with software integration, testing, and validation for real-time systems
• Familiarity with network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP), Protobuf, and encryption

Benefits

• Equity in Apex
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
• $100k life insurance
• Comprehensive PTO package
• 401(k) plan with matching
• 8 weeks paid parental leave and childcare reimbursement
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks